ITV Border says care homes are worried that they do not have the capacity for regular testing of staff, with claims that "England is far in front" on this issue.

The first minister says any health board with concerns should approach the Scottish government directly and points to the health secretary yesterday reporting no such issues at a recent meeting with all of the heads of health boards.

The policy is very clear on care home testing and data will be published tomorrow, Nicola Sturgeon reminds us, which may highlight any shortcomings in areas across the country.

"There will be complete transparency around that," she says, before adding: "It is not my job to comment on how things are done in England."

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In response to a question from STV, the first minister says no part of the country is causing any more concern than others.

Nicola Sturgeon explains that we have not had long enough to monitor the impact of the easing of lockdown in phase one of the route map and repeats that it is difficult to regionalise when it comes to the R number.

Overall, the picture is going in right direction across the nation, she says, while stressing that the situation remains fragile.

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The outbreak of coronavirus at the NIke conference in Edinburgh in February continues to cause controversy.

A BBC Scotland Disclosure documentary told how 25 cases of coronavirus had been linked to the Nike conference, which took place on 26 and 27 February.

Those infected included eight Scottish residents.

The first minister has repeatedly denied there has been any cover up and has stressed that public health experts had taken their decisions for patient confidentiality reasons.

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Glenn Campbell from BBC Scotland asks about the deaths of more than 200 patients who tested positive for Covid-19 while in hospital for other reasons.

The first minister says that the nature of the virus and its incubation period means that transmission in these cases did not always necessarily take place in a hospital.

Nicola Sturgeon says the figures need to be validated, with more data, to understand these nosocomial cases more definitively.

Dr Gregor Smith says it is really important to learn more about how the virus spreads but that it is well established that it thrives in institutional settings, indoors and where there are vulnerable people.

Understanding the molecular differences in the types of Covid-19 in Scotland will help to better understand how it spreads and ensure testing remains accurate, says Dr Gregor Smith.

The interim chief medical officer says evidence indicates there were 112 separate introductions of the virus to Scotland which eventually led to sustained community submission.

He says some of these may have been introduced earlier that originally thought, before the first cases emerged.

He says three cases have been found where the virus had a genotype linked to the lineage of that found at the Nike conference, on top of the eight cases known about. However, he says all three did not have a direct link with the conference.

In addition, he says the specific virus from the Nike conference outbreak has not been seen in Scotland since March - suggesting the actions taken in its aftermath were successful at preventing its spread.

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Ms Sturgeon moves on to talk about the impact of Covid-19 on people from minority ethnic groups.

The first minister points out that Public Health Scotland's preliminary analysis of data does not appear to show people from minority ethnic groups are disproportionately affected by Covid in terms of their health.

These are preliminary findings based on limited data, she explains, adding that other parts of the UK and around the world have provided different results.

She warns that people from ethnic minorities could also be disproportionately affected by the economic and social impact of the virus.

The Scottish government has already allocated more than £500,000 to organisations working with ethnic minority groups, but more may need to be done, she says.

She announces the establishment of an expert reference group made up of academics and other advisers to consider all the evidence to assess the impact of the virus on minority ethnic communities.

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Nicola Sturgeon says the government will publish initial data in relation to the Test and Protect system tomorrow.

The first minister says it will include how many positive cases have been detected through Test and Protect and how many have had their contacts traced.

She says it will initially be national data, but will be broken down to regional data soon.

The first minister says the Covid update will be delivered in parliament before FMQs, and she will say more about the figures later in the week.

If you have symptoms of the virus you should immediately book a test and you and your household must isolate, she emphasises.

You can book a test at NHSInform.Scot or by phoning NHS 24 on 0800 028 2816.

The first minister says: "During carers week, I also want to thank our unpaid carers.

"This pandemic has demonstrated again the importance of what you do.

"It has also created additional stress and anxiety for many of you, which is why the health secretary announced some additional help for young carers on Sunday," the first minister tells the briefing.

Nicola Sturgeon adds that it is also why an additional Coronavirus Carers Allowance will be paid at the end of this month.

Ms Sturgeon says Carers Centres have been helped to work remotely to continue to provide support online or via the phone.

She says if any carer needs advice or help you can search for your local Carers Centre on the Care Information Scotland website.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms 15,653 people have now tested positive for Covid-19, an increase of 14 from yesterday.

1,011 patients are in hospital with a suspected or confirmed case (down 31), with 21 being treated in intensive care (down three).

3,820 people have been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for the virus since 5 March.

A further seven people who tested positive have died, taking the total to 2,422 deaths in Scotland by that measure.

This follows two consecutive days of zero deaths being registered - but the first minister says this is "not a surprise" given the lag of registering deaths at weekends.

Today's figure is a "further indication of a clear downward trend" in deaths, given last Tuesday the first minister reported 12 deaths.

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Scotland's chief constable tells Holyrood's Justice Sub-Committee on Policing about 1,500 officers and staff have been tested for Covid-19 and about 200 have tested positive for the virus.

Iain Livingstone says: "Testing is now available. It's taken time, the police has not been alone in that regard. I now think it is well coordinated."

He continues to give evidence on to MSPs on the emergency powers introduced in March to allow the police to enforce lockdown.

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Earlier John Scott QC accepted there had been challenges due to different parts of the UK easing lockdown at different speeds. He told SPs the Dumfries police force had had to deal with travellers from England who were not aware of the differences.

However, the chair of the advisory group on the use of temporary powers, said public compliance remained good generally. Policing it has been lead by public health needs, courtesy and common sense he adds.

Mr Scott said the Dominic Cummings "debacle" was a challenge but most people saw his actions as breaking regulations and decided they would not follow suit.

The UK government's decision to back him meant they had to unpick the difference between regulations and guidance, and it showed there was not a full understanding about what constitutes a "reasonable excuse" he said.

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For some who have got through Covid-19, the road to recovery can be a long one.

Edinburgh-based consumer writer Scott Dixon fell ill in the middle of March and is not yet back to full health.

"My legs are still a problem, I don't feel confident to walk any real distance, I get breathless doing the vacuuming," he tells BBC Radio Scotland.

With no energy or appetite, headaches, shortness of breath and coughing, Mr Dixon, who has no underlying health issues, rang 999 as "a last resort" since he could not get through on 111. He then had to beg reluctant ambulance staff to take him to hospital.

Tests found "patches of pneumonia" on his lungs before it was confirmed that he was positive for Covid-19. He was then isolated in a ward with three others before being discharged after a weekend stay.

"I was told home was the best place for me and my recovery and had to make my own way back in a taxi," he said. "I was just astounded. I thought there would be arrangements for transferring patients carrying the virus."

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that people from ethnic minority backgrounds are "disproportionately" dying with coronavirus.

A number of reviews, including by the Office for National Statistics and Public Health England, have now concluded that this is the case.

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The chief constable says while officers have been able to provide advice and enforce the law, Police Scotland has faced challenges in terms of staffing and PPE.

Mr Livingstone tells MSPs over 14,000 officers and staff now have access to PPE, with a dedicated team set up for sourcing and training on how to use it.

The absence rate is currently at 3.5%, Iain Livingstone confirms, which is "remarkably" the lowest it has ever been.

He says officers have been "very visible" in communities in recent months and the public has stepped forward to work with police services.

The chief constable also says the police officers remain concerned about those facing domestic or child abuse, adding: "Sadly for some people that stay at home guidance does expose them to greater risk of abuse, harm or neglect. We are aware unfortunately that virtual spaces are not also safe places for everyone.

"It remains a significant concern and priority going forward."

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The UK's Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA), which oversees consumer protection laws, has chalked up a significant win for travellers whose holiday bookings have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The CMA stepped in following complaints about the company Vacation Rentals - which operates Hoseasons holiday parks and the short lets website Cottages.com. Customers said that the firm had failed to offer full refunds after bookings were cancelled.

The company has now voluntarily changed its policy, but the CMA says it is continuing to investigate the actions of other holiday companies through its Covid-19 Taskforce.

If you'd like to know more about your consumer rights during the pandemic, click here.

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Brian Gilmour from Indigo Square Property tells Kaye the property sector under lockdown is an ever evolving situation.

He adds: "It really does look like, pretty much the industry is geared up for Monday 22 June. Staff will be back in offices of estate agents, viewings will start to take place, properties will be appraised for sale."

"That's the preparation the sector is making."

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Mr Gilmour points out some changes coming: "There will be no open houses, all viewings will be by appointment."

If the guidance in Scotland is like England, where the property market has already restarted, going into an estate agent will be by appointment only, he adds.