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That's all for today's live coverage. We'll be back early tomorrow with more on how the coronavirus crisis is impacting on Scotland.

• Schools to reopen full-time from 11 August if the virus continues to be suppressed, says Education Secretary John Swinney
• First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she will receive further expert advice on the two metre rule and that will be delivered to her on 2 July

• UK PM Boris Johnson announces restaurants, pubs and hairdressers will reopen in England from 4 July
• The two metre distancing rule in England is being reduced to "1m plus", with cinemas, museums also getting the green light
• Nicola Sturgeon warns Scots against taking holidays in other parts of the UK, saying the five-mile travel guidance remains in place
• Four more people in Scotland - who had a positive test - have died with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours
• Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Dr Gregor Smith says antibody tests should not be offered "on-demand
• Margaret Payne, 90, has completed climbing the equivalent of Highland mountain Suilven - 731m (2,398ft) - with trips upstairs at her Sutherland home, raising £350k for charity

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Drinks giant Diageo is giving £4m to Scottish pubs struggling with the impact of coronavirus.

The company, which makes Guinness and whisky, has announced the two-year Raise the Bar programme to help premises bring back customers as lockdown continues to be relaxed.

It designed the scheme following a global survey of bar owners to identify what they need to reopen after lockdown.

Their top priorities include hygiene measures, digital support and practical equipment to transform how their outlets will work.

The programme will provide support to help pay for the physical equipment such as sanitiser dispenser units, medical-grade hand sanitiser and PPE.

Pubs and bars will also be helped with online reservations, cashless systems, mobile bars and outdoor equipment.

Boris Johnson concluded his final daily briefing by saying the UK is improving all the time at fighting the virus.

From now on the UK government's televised briefings will be given on an "ad hoc" basis to "coincide with significant announcements".

He praises the public for their efforts and looks to the possibility of drugs being developed, with the UK "playing a lead role".

And the PM says the NHS test and trace scheme could be a "real game changer" in the fight against coronavirus.

He concludes: "Although the virus is the same and just as dangerous as it was, we are now better at dealing with it.

"This virus is still out there. The only way to beat it is to stay alert, follow the guidance and save lives".

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So, what do pupils make of plans for a full-time return to classrooms in August?

Brodie,11, from Linlithgow, says: "I've missed my friends. It's easier working in school, where you're with partners helping out.

Harry, 8, from Glasgow: "It would be a bit strange to go back for just two days a week, plus it would be hard to social distance in my school, the corridors are quite short.

Holly, 11, from Glasgow: "I'm really excited about going back. I like the school environment, where everyone supports each other.

Pearse, 13, from Paisley: "It's better than going back in groups. I've missed my pals, it's been tough, but we've still been talking on social media.

Meave, 10, from Paisley: "I miss all of my friends. It's been hard doing the school work at home and it's weird not going out to school in the morning."

Unison Scotland has criticised Education Secretary John Swinney's announcement on the reopening of schools, describing it as "a significant about turn" which seems to be driven "more by politics than by safety".

The union's Mike Kirby said the wellbeing of staff and pupils "must be paramount".

He added: "Any return to school must be led by the scientific evidence at that time and be dependent on crucial risk assessments to ensure everyone’s safety."

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The chief of pub chain Brewdog earlier described the UK’s response to Covid-19 as a “case study on how not to support a sector through a challenge”.

David McDowall told Drivetime that aside from a lack of pace on recovery, the hospitality sector also suffered from a lack of certainty and limited communication from both Scottish and UK governments.

While today’s news from England that pubs could open from 4 July was welcome, he warned than 10 days’ notice was not enough time. He added there was a “crushing lack of guidance” from both governments and his firm was not sure if it would make it through the crisis at first.

Mr McDowall said the company was “waiting with bated breath” for news on pubs in Scotland.

What impact could seeing our neighbours in England have a bit more freedom have on our psychology?

Professor Stephen Reicher explains it all depends on the level of understanding of the strategy.

He says the strategy in England is more risk-taking than in Scotland, where the focus is on driving down the number of cases more now to make it easier to reopen later.

If people understand the Scottish approach more people will buy into it, he explains.

The payoff for a bit more pain now is more freedom in the future, he adds, suggesting Scotland is the tortoise to England's hare. "Let's see if the tortoise overtakes the hare."

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Sir David King, the former UK government chief scientific adviser, is not too happy about plans to reopen English pubs and restaurants in early July.

"You can't wear a mask when you're eating and drinking or even chatting away," he told BBC Radio Scotland.

"If you reduce the distance to 1m in an enclosed space, with no fresh air, the risk to others is very severe indeed. Just one person shedding the virus in that area would create problems for quite a few people."

Sir David explains that it is crucial to keep an eye on the daily rate of infection and argues the current number of new cases in England is far too high to consider changing the distancing guidance.

He also describes the NHS England test and trace programme as "not fit for purpose" - and stresses that it needs to improve significantly in order to allow any relaxation of public health advice.

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John Swinney says he understands the frustrations of the business community that we are not moving at a faster pace.

However, the deputy first minister says it is important to avoid a second wave.

Mr Swinney confirms the first minister’s statement tomorrow will provide more clarity for businesses and allow them to plan.

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Mr Swinney explains he was more optimistic that a full-time return to school will be possible than he was five weeks ago, when asked about the change in position.

He says the sustained nature of reduction in cases, particularly given the easing of lockdown in the end of May, led to today’s announcement.

“We should hopefully see Covid even further in retreat” by August, he adds.

The education secretary says the decision was not swayed by the possibility of legal action against blended learning.

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Mitigating measures to be put in place in schools will be looked at over the summer, John Swinney tells Drivetime.

While the ambition is for all pupils to return full time in August, steps may need to be taken to create a “safety first environment,” the education secretary says.

Options to be looked at will include face coverings, Perspex barriers and testing of teachers.

Mr Swinney also highlighted the example in the Netherlands where no physical distancing was required by pupils in primary schools, but staff were still expected to maintain it.

Scottish schools are planning to reopen fully in August with no physical distancing if coronavirus is suppressed.

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Sir Tom Hunter earlier said he liked aspects of the report drafted by Benny Higgins on recommendations for Scotland's economic recovery.

But the well-known businessman said there was not enough focus on entrepreneurship and said he had submitted his own ideas to the Scottish government, along with the offer of financial backing.

Sir Tom told BBC Radio Scotland that the Higgins report was "beginning to get realistic about what is ahead" and he praised the proposal of a jobs guarantee for 16 to 25-year-olds.

However, he added that Mr Higgins "doesn't seem to have listened to the job creators".

Sir Tom's own suggestions are a list of "things we can do tomorrow", with an emphasis on start-up businesses, which will need money and mentorship, which he said he was prepared to help fund.

He said he was willing to put "millions behind this" but adds he is still waiting for a government reply six weeks on from delivering his document.

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Mr Flannagan says nobody should have to risk their lives when mitigating measures can be put in place.

The use of face coverings by pupils must be looked at, he adds.

Proactive testing of teachers must be looked at and perspex screens must be considered so schools remain safe places, says the general secretary of the EIS.

"We would need to be strongly persuaded that social distancing could be set aside in schools," Mr Flannagan tells Drivetime.

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The general secretary of the EIS Larry Flannagan says it's a well caveated statement from Mr Swinney on the reopening of Schools.

If Scotland's schools are able to reopen, Scotland's teachers will be as delighted as parents and pupils, he says.

However it's seven weeks away and "who knows exactly where we'll be", adds the representative of Scotland's largest teachers' union.

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The plan to reopen Scottish schools full-time with no physical distancing in August is a huge boost for the economy, says Sir Tom Hunter.

"It's the best news I've heard in a long time," he tells BBC Radio Scotland.

"I kept saying the 2m rule is not going to last and (proposals for 'blended learning') were a waste of time.

"It will have a huge effect on our children's education and a huge effect on our economy since parents will be able to get back to work."

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Eileen Prior from parents group Connect says safety of staff and children will be most important in getting pupils back to school in August.

She also said there needed to be some thought given to children who will not be able to return, where schools and local authorities must work with families.

Overall, she said today’s announcement was “good news because parents have been listened to."

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The prime minister is leading the final UK government coronavirus daily briefing.

Here's what has been happening around the UK today:

• A further 171 people who tested positive with coronavirus have died in the UK
• Boris Johnson has announced the easing of a number of lockdown measures in England from 4 July – including the reopening of pubs and restaurants – as well as a reduction in the social distancing rule from 2m to 1m
• In Scotland the 2m physical distancing rule remains inplace in Scotland, but further scientific advice on the rule will be available on 2 July

• The Scottish government confirmed it was aiming to reopen all schools in August
• Welsh health minister Vaughan Gething said the country’s government would continue to proceed cautiously on lifting lockdown restrictions despite the PM's plan
• Northern Ireland will introduce a “phased return” of MoTs and driving test services from 20 July