Douglas Fraser
Scotland business & economy editor

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Banks are being asked to find new ways to finance struggling business customers, taking on more responsibility to ensure they survive.

It's the view of the advisory panel asked to develop a recovery plan for the economy by the Scottish government.

Chaired by former Tesco Bank boss Benny Higgins, it reports later with a focus on unemployment, inequality and education. It will be published the 12.30 coronavirus daily briefing in St Andrew's House.

Its recommendations include calls for action on investment in infrastructure, changes to tax, and changes to regulations.

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Steven McKenzie
BBC Scotland Highlands and Islands reporter

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Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team has had its first call-out since the start of the lockdown.

Usually one of Scotland's busiest MRTs, Glencoe had not had an incident since the end of March.

Saturday's call-out involved an injured climber on Buachaille Etive Mor's Curved Ridge.

He had a suspected broken leg after a block of rock came loose and fell on it.

Members of Glencoe MRT went to his aid and he was winched onboard the Inverness Coastguard search and rescue helicopter.

Mornings with Kaye Adams
BBC Radio Scotland

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During lockdown, children have been missing out on travel to and from school, PE classes, club sports and general mucking about. That may well have led to increased screen time at home and a more sendentary lifestyle for many young people.

Kids between the ages of 5-18 should be doing "at least 60 mins of moderate to vigorous activity every day", according to Dr Gemma Ryde, Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health at Stirling University.

That would typically include short bouts of exercise and should focus on movements that help stretch the bones and muscles and promote balance and coordination, she explains.

But many children are experiencing coronavirus-related anxiety and it's not always easy getting a teenager off the couch.

Dr Ryde suggests the three Cs for motivation - competence control and connectiveness.

"Let kids take control, find what they enjoy doing in terms of exercise," she tells BBC Radio Scotland.

"Set challenges that may be missing in every day life right now, while engaging with family and friends is good for mental wellbeing."

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A new "no swab" saliva coronavirus test that lets people collect their own sample at home by spitting into a pot is being trialled in the UK.

More than 14,000 GP staff and other key workers, along with the people they live with, will take part.

The pilot, led by Southampton University, will run for four weeks.

Experts hope a saliva test will be an easier option for people - swabs can be uncomfortable and need to go deep into the nose and throat.

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Specific exemptions provide that certain categories of people are not required to wear a face covering:

• Children under the age of five years old
• you have a health condition where a face covering would be inappropriate because it would cause difficulty, pain or severe distress or anxiety or because you cannot apply a covering and wear it in the proper manner safely and consistently.
• you have a reasonable need to eat or drink
• you need to take medication
• you need to communicate with someone else who relies on lip reading
• drivers who are physically separated, by means of, for example, screens
• drivers who are physically separated, by means of, for example, screens
• a relevant person, such as a police officer, asks you to remove your face covering.

Here's detailed information from the Scottish government on face coverings., external

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A charity is warning social distancing in Scotland's schools could compound the distress and trauma children are already feeling after months of isolation.

The Mental Health Foundation Scotland suggests ministers should fully consider the psychological consequences of keeping children apart – particularly the most vulnerable.

It wants an increase in timetabled hours for health and wellbeing.

The Scottish government says its guidance makes it clear that pupils' mental health has to be considered.

Mornings with Kaye Adams
BBC Radio Scotland

Prof Hugh Pennington reminds us mask wearing is not to protect the wearer, but to protect those around you.

People tend to be most infectious just before they actually get ill and a mask helps to catch anything you may be unwittingly expelling, he says.

Prof Pennington adds it would be safer to avoid public transport if possible, though accepts at the moment not many people are using it so the risk is low.

He says longer journeys are more of a problem than shorter journeys because the time you spend exposed to a virus does matter.

Good Morning Scotland
BBC Radio Scotland

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Marc Crothall, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, is hoping for a boom in staycations this summer.

The hospitality sector has been given an indicative date of 15 July for reopening and Mr Crothall is "very confident hotels will be good to go" by then.

"The industry is busy preparing, making sure that everything will be safe for visitors, staff and the community," he tells BBC Radio Scotland.

So, should we be making reservations now?

"Book with confidence," is the message from Mr Crothall, who says self-catering accommodations are already very busy.

And just how welcoming will locals be in remote areas, with very limited health care provision?

"We appreciate there are concerns in some communities but tourism stimulates so much more in those economies," adds Mr Crothall. "This is about working together and bringing life back to these areas."

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Face covering must be worn by all passengers and staff or operators in the following settings:

• train services including the Glasgow subway
• bus services and the Edinburgh tram
• taxi and private hire vehicles
• bus stations, railway stations and airports
• ferry services (unless the ferry is open to the elements and physical distancing can be achieved, or the vessel is large enough that physical distancing can be achieved)
• airline services

The Scottish government is also urging people to continue to limit travel.

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Good Morning Scotland
BBC Radio Scotland

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This week marks the start of the school holidays, so what are the chances of actually getting away for a break?

There is "light at the end of the tunnel" for those with an eye on a trip abroad, says Lisa Minot, Travel Editor of the Sun.

Airlines and tour operators are gearing up for a gradual return to business and she is predicting much more activity by the beginning of August, but that's not such good news for Scots, with schools scheduled to return on the 11th.

Is booking ahead a big risk? No, says Ms Minot, although flights will be more expensive if planes are not full.

Spain has dropped their quarantine requirements, with other popular destinations expected to follow, while Ms Minot reckons the UK will relax its current 14-day isolation period for those arriving or returning when the policy is reassessed next week.

She also points out that booking conditions are often more flexible with a view to cancellations these days - so read the small print...

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BBC Radio Scotland

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Over 60% of people back compulsory face coverings on public transport, according to a Transport Focus survey.

Robert Samson says compliance with the compulsory measure in England is now at over 90%, up from 25%.

He explains it it important to engage with people to explain exactly what the rules are, which will increase usage.

The Transport Focus survey also found only one in five people in Scotland say they will use public transport however.

It is now mandatory for people across Scotland to wear a face mask on public transport - although there are exemptions.

While medical face masks and respirators are prioritised for health and care workers, you might want to try making your own face covering, wherever you live.

Click here for our guide on how to make them at home.

Whether you're handy with a sewing machine, like cutting up old t-shirts or just want a quick fix, the principles are the same: the more layers of material the better, and the mask needs to fit snugly around the face, and you should be able to breathe comfortably.

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• Public transport: Face coverings are mandatory on buses, trains, trams, planes, taxis and private hire cabs, as well as enclosed areas on ferries.
• Dentists are able to see patients with urgent care needs from Monday.
• Places of worship reopen - but only for individual prayer, not communal worship.
• Professional sport can resume
• The construction industry will be able to move to the next phase of its restart plan

Find out here what else you cand do during phase 2 -and when.

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Face coverings are now compulsory on public transport as Scotland continues to ease its way out of lockdown.

Children under five and people with certain medical conditions are exempt from the new rule which comes into force on Monday.

It covers buses, trains, the Glasgow Subway, Edinburgh trams, aircraft, enclosed areas onboard ferries, taxis and private hire cabs.

The Scottish government is also urging people to continue to limit travel.

Last week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said face coverings "can help to reduce the risk of transmission" but stressed that physical distancing, hand washing and "good hygiene" were still necessary to prevent infection.

• Read more here.
• Coronavirus: Masks to be compulsory on public transport
• Lockdown rules in Scotland: What can you do in phase two - and when?