Summary

  • The Scottish government reveals the latest data about the R-number - on June 5 it was estimated to be between 0.6 and 0.8

  • In order for more restrictions to be lifted the re-infection rate needs to be as low as possible - and ideally at zero

  • Nicola Sturgeon says that based on the evidence, there will be no change to the two metre rule

  • As many as 1,800 jobs could be axed by the Macdonald Hotel chain

  • The construction industry can move from its preparatory phase. Work on building sites can be carried out and be restored to full capacity "gradually"

  • Latest figures show there are 628,200 furloughed workers in Scotland

  • MPs have been questioning Scotland's health secretary on the response to the pandemic

  1. Good morningpublished at 06:40 British Summer Time 11 June 2020

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    Welcome to BBC Scotland's live page.

    We will bring you all the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland, including the first minister's briefing this afternoon.

    We are also expecting an update on what the R number is in Scotland - which tracks the rate of coronavirus infection.