With case numbers on the rise again here we recap the rules for testing, travel and self-isolation.

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That is all today from our coverage of the Covid-19 crisis at it impacts on Scotland.

Join us again from early tomorrow morning for more latest news. Have a good evening and stay safe.

• Covid-19 registered deaths have fallen for the eighth week in a row
• Up until 21 June, the total number of virus-linked fatalities stood at 4,119 in Scotland, with a further four in the last 24 hours
• First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the downward trend in cases and deaths means she can outline "more clarity on the path out of lockdown"
• The hospitality sector, museums, libraries and hairdressers can fully open from 15 July. Shopping centres on 13 July
• People in Scotland will be allowed to meet up with two other households indoors from 10 July
• But Ms Sturgeon said that these are "provisional" dates and is reliant on the virus remaining suppressed
• Beer gardens can open on 6 July and outdoor organised sport can take place from 13 July. The five-mile travel limit will end on 3 July.
• There is yet to be a planned date for theatres, bingo halls and indoor gyms
• The Hydro arena in Glasgow has said it could remain closed until the end of 2021 if social distancing remains in place
• Swissport, which operates four Scottish airports, is set to cut more than 4,556 jobs - half of its UK workforce
• The Fraser of Allander Institute predicted it will be at least 18 months before Scotland makes up the output lost in its deepest recession in living memory

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The return of live events has been brought forward more than the Scottish government originally planned for, Scotland's national clinical director confirms.

It was not thought these would be able to return until phase four but Proj Jason Leitch suggests sports events could begin behind closed down at the beginning of August.

The list of indicative dates published today says it is unlikely this would happen before 23 July.

Mr Leitch says it is difficult give precise timescales at this stage – but he would hope small crowds would be able to attend large venues in 2-3 months’ time.

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Scotland's education secretary, John Swinney, has been accused of treating staff safety "as an after thought" and not engaging with trades unions as he plans an August return to school.

Helen Meldrum, from the GMB, which represents cleaning, janitorial and catering staff, tells BBC Radio Scotland: "We need more investment, more staff, PPE that's fit for purpose and sadly, as it stands at the moment, this is a Scottish government that is making the same mistakes as it made with social care."

She says a survey of staff last month found they were "absolutely terrified about taking the virus into school and passing it to vulnerable children as well as taking it home".

"The strategy so far for the educational recovery has been a compete shambles," she adds. "There are just no safe plans or working practices in place yet and the prospect of 100% pupils back sounds even more unsafe for our members."

A Scottish government statement said that staff safety is paramount as it plans for the next academic year.

Pubs are exploring apps that will let customers order drinks, and keep a record of their visit.

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One hotelier has had 220 bookings in four hours since opening the phone lines for business after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave a provisional date for reopening.

Stuart McPhee, of the Siberia Bar & Hotel in Aberdeen, tells BBC Radio Scotland: "It is an Ikea moment. It is the next big thing that is opening up for people's lives. The struggle will be beyond that once the novelty dies off.

"I feel clear about the indicative dates and realise they are not concrete, but it allows us to create some certainty for our customers and ourselves."

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How do you keep your business going when your key market is large events?

Lynsey Maxwell is the director of a catering company which normally serves parties. But in the last few weeks the business has turned to delivering grazing boxes for families to enjoy.

“It became really popular. People send it as gifts, people order it for themselves. It’s great, it’s been very busy,” she tells Drivetime.

What about theatre? Actress Sarah Galbraith says her show Girls Night Oot has just relaunched as Girls Night In – a ticketed Zoom event.

“It allows us to bring our show to the masses without being in the theatre,” she explains.

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Nearly 70% of Scotland's visitor attractions do not plan to take up the option of reopening on 15 July despite being given a provisional green light to do so by the Scottish government - and 15% have no plans to reopen by September.

The figures have been revealed by Scottish Visitors Attractions chief executive Gordon Morrison, who tells BBC Radio Scotland that indoor sites, like museums and country houses, are the more reticent.

"There is a real concern about cost versus return when it comes to reopening," he says.

The additional costs in adapting facilities to 2m social distancing, fears for the safety of older volunteers and a lack of international visitors were all factors among the 200 attractions that responded to a survey.

"The majority of outdoor sites, where you can experience grounds, gardens, zoos, wildlife parks, they are all raring to go," Mr Morrison adds. "I would encourage people to visit these when they open because it is the only way they will be able to keep the doors open."

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Many children's playgrounds have not been inspected during lockdown despite the Scottish government announcing that they can be reopened from Monday, an industry expert warns.

Register of Playground Inspectors International board member Jon Dalton was asked on BBC Radio Scotland whether the facilities will be ready in time.

"It depends on what the playground owners have been doing in the meantime - some have just left them dormant, they have stopped inspecting," says. "But playgrounds should be inspected on a regular basis.

"With playgrounds not being used, people have just not been inspecting them in our experience.

"Access will have been restricted in some way, so if the playground is open then it should be okay, but what we're saying as an organisation is that someone responsible for that playground gets in and checks it before they open it."

Hairdressing businesses in Scotland will be able to open next month - but it is unlikely to be business as usual.

Norma Chesne from Uddingston in Lanarkshire, who has been cutting hair for over 30 years, has built a "home studio salon" in her garden which she says incorporates all the social distancing measures needed.

Her protective equipment will include mask and visor, and she will see one client at a time. But, whatever the limitations, Norma can hardly wait to get started.

"I'm delighted," she said. "I feel for my clients.

"They're all desperate to have their hair done. It's the feel-good factor. Plus I thoroughly enjoy doing it."

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The decision over the two-metre social distancing rule in Scotland is one of "personality and politics", a scientist has claimed.

Prof Hugh Pennington said the decision to reduce the distance is a political one, given how new Covid-19 is and the fact advice being given to both administrations will be "largely the same".

Writing in the Scottish Daily Mail, external, Prof Pennington said should there be a localised outbreak - in a place such as a bar - when the rule is relaxed then it could simply be shut down and the rest of the population will not be impacted.

The first minister has said she has asked her scientific advisers to look into reducing the amount of social distancing in certain measures, with a report expected by 2 July.

Prof Pennington said there is "every reason" Scotland should also reduce the social distancing rule.

He wrote: "But in my view there is absolutely no need for (Nicola Sturgeon's) caution.

"There is no reason we should not be following England and reducing the social distancing limit to one metre and every reason we should be in order to get the economy and education system going again.

"If we do see a localised outbreak of Covid, for example if there is an outbreak linked to a particularly busy pub, we can step in and close it down again.

"The whole country does not need to go back into lockdown."

He added: "What we are seeing now is not about the science, it's about the personality and the politics."

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Scotland’s national clinical director urges people to continue following lockdown rules for the next few weeks – or they will put easing at risk.

The Scottish government has set out the dates when it plans to relax more of the lockdown restrictions.

Prof Jason Leitch admits healthcare professionals and advisors like him are “nervous” about the relaxation of rules, but following guidelines for now mean the public will be reward in the future.

The easing of lockdown is being introduce gradually because a the potential for the need to reverse it, he explains. If the rules are followed, it is less likely there will be a second spike at a big scale requiring that backwards move, he adds.

Local outbreaks requiring a local response are more likely – such as the lockdown in Germany following workers testing positive at an abattoir.

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Rural communities are nervous about the reopening of the tourism sector after lockdown, a Highland councillor has said.

Cllr Niall McLean tells Drivetime he is hopeful people will respect the rules and communities when they arrive.

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Owner of the Sligachan Hotel in Skye, Gary Curley, says these worries are understandable, but we have to trust the government is providing the right advice at the right time.

And Barrie Robinson of the Scottish Caravan and Camping Forum makes assurances guidelines will continue be followed as lockdown is eased, including enforcing physical distancing on sites and increased cleaning.

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The health and fitness industry has been "completely overlooked" by the Scottish government, personal trainer Elaine Elliot claims after being disappointed to hear they have not been given a date for re-opening.

Pointing to the fact that pubs and restaurants have been given a date, she asks: "Is it because they contribute more to the economy and now it is all about wealth instead of health?

"If it is, it is a very sad day. If they can show me the science, I will hold up my hands and admit I was wrong, but I have not seen it."

Ms Elliot's partner owns a gym and adds: "I have been in the fitness industry for along time and in my time the cleanliness of a gym is absolutely paramount. To suggest they are not clean enough, I can't understand it.

"People can turn up at a gym and leave wearing their gym kit, there is no reason they can't get showered at home and no suggestion the virus can be transmitted through sweat, for example."

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Scotland's national clinical director Jason Leitch will be interviewed shortly on Drivetime with John Beattie.

The Scottish government has set out the dates when it plans to relax more of the lockdown restrictions.

They include lifting the five-mile travel limit from 3 July; allowing people to meet other households indoors from 10 July; and reopening pubs, restaurants, holiday accommodation, hairdressers and barbers from 15 July.

A number of rules had already been eased as Scotland entered phase two of the route map out of lockdown, external.

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Health leaders are calling for an urgent review to determine whether the UK is properly prepared for the "real risk" of a second wave of coronavirus.

Professor Jackie Taylor is one of the signatories of the letter as president of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

She tells Drivetime it is important to review what has gone well and what hasn’t so there are better outcomes if a second wave occurs.

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It is very difficult to quantify what a second wave may look like, she explains, but she suggests it is likely there will be local outbreaks.

These can be managed in a different way from full lockdown so long as management practices are in place, Prof Taylor adds.

She says we will be living with the virus until a vaccine is rolled out – and until then we must ensure health and social care services work together and have the resources they require.

Prof Taylor also insists on the importance of looking to lower the risk for vulnerable groups in particular, like those in the BME community, older people or the homeless.