Those under 12 will not have to follow distancing rules outdoors, while older children can meet more people during a day.

The use of face coverings will become mandatory in shops in Scotland from 9 July as coronavirus restrictions are eased, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Here's a reminder from the BBC's Laura Foster and Tobias Chapple how to wear your face covering properly:

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David Bol of The Herald highlighted a survey by the NASUWT union which found only 22% of teachers feel safe about returning to school next month.

The first minister said a lot of work will be done between now and the start of the new term on 11 August.

Ms Sturgeon added: “I have been very clear all along that teacher safety and their confidence in their own safety matters.”

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The first minister is asked by Andrew Learmonth, from The National, about an open letter to the UK government, which has Scottish artists like Emili Sande, Twilight Sad and Simple Minds, warning of the "catastrophic damage" to the music industry the continuing lockdown is having.

Liam Gallagher, Dua Lipa and Sir Paul McCartney are also among 1,500 artists who have signed an open letter calling for support for the UK's live music scene.

Mr Learmonth wonders if the Scottish government can do something about a return of indoor events, like gigs.

Nicola Sturgeon says she recognises the contribution of the arts to the economy and says she will consider the letter as part of her discussions with the UK government.

She promises the dates for venues to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Vivienne Aitken of the Daily Record asked a question about different grades of masks nurses have been asked to wear for testing, amid claims they are similar to those used by members of the public.

The first minister said there is guidance on what personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in what circumstances, which was drawn up by the four nations with expert input.

Ms Sturgeon added: “We are not asking people in shops and public transport to wear face masks that people in hospitals would wear, we are asking you to wear face coverings which is any piece of cloth which can cover your nose and mouth.”

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On air bridges, Mure Dickie of the Financial Times asked the first minister if having open access to lots of countries was compatible with her goal of getting as close as possible to eliminating virus in Scotland.

Ms Sturgeon said she wants to open travel as "quickly and comprehensively as possible" but avoid taking "too high a risk around the virus".

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Will mandatory face coverings in shops be backed up by fines and by the police and what kind of advice will be offered to shops for dealing with customers who refuse? asks Tom Martin, of Daily Express.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the guidelines for 10 July will be published shortly but will follow closely those for public transport, where there is potential for a fixed penalty notice, starting at £60.

She says it would not be fair to ask shop workers to enforce the rule, but "the police will enforce these things proportionately and sensitively".

"I recognise this is not the easiest thing for police to enforce, so that's why all of us can help by doing this voluntarily," she adds.

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Michael Blackley of the Daily Mail asked how far away is an agreement on quarantine-free travel.

The first minister said the main priority of most parents is their safety and the safety of their children.

She said there is further work to be done on a decision and “balanced judgements” to be made.

But Ms Sturgeon added: “It would help if the proposal the UK government wants to get agreement to didn’t keep changing.

“Let’s have some constructive cooperation on all sides here and see what progress we can make.”

Is the relaxing of the 2m rule by the Scottish government any different from Boris Johnson's decision to have a 1m-plus rule in England? asks Conor Matchett, from The Scotsman, who wonders if the Prime Minister is putting Scots at risk with his decision.

Nicola Sturgeon replies that: "I will kick back if I feel that my government has been unfairly criticised, which I have done today, but I will not proactively go out of my way to criticise other leaders.

"We are all grappling and wrestling with the same dilemmas right now and none of them are easy. We are all coming to slightly different judgements, although broadly they are the same but different timescales.

"However, when you look at the infection levels in Scotland, they are lower than many parts of the UK, which maybe suggests we are not getting it all wrong.

"It might mean that it is two weeks later that pubs and restaurants open in Scotland than the rest of the UK, but if it gives us more chance that we don't have to shut them again, I think it will be worth it."

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Tom Eden of PA asked the first minister how she was coping with the challenges of lockdown, in light of the decision by Kirsty Blackman to step down as the SNP’s deputy leader at Westminster.

The Aberdeen MP cited the impact of lockdown on her mental health.

Ms Sturgeon said: “I’m doing fine. I’m very busy, I get a bit tired at times, not just answering all these questions, but generally. But I’ve got a job to do and I’m getting on with doing it to the best of my ability and trying to keep focused on that.”

The first minister said it was to Ms Blackman’s “immense credit” that she spoke so frankly about the reasons behind her decision.

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Linsey Hanna, from Bauer, passes on the frustration of a nail salon owner who has face masks and gloves as standard but yet does not have an opening date under the Scottish government's route map from lockdown.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon replies that she has sympathy for businesses that cannot reopen or do not have clarity about when they can.

She says the difference between a hairdresser and a nail salon is that the former tends to stand behind the client while the latter is more face-to-face.

Interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith such orientation has to be taken into account, along with time spent with clients, the amount of physical contact and equipment used.

The BBC's Glenn Campbell asks if it would help the test and trace system to name the businesses in Dumfries and Galloway where outbreaks are being investigated.

National clinical director Jason Leitch points out that Young's Seafood food factory has already put out a press release giving assurances that "the outbreak is not actually in the factory, which would be more worrying".

He says the Scottish government is more cautious because "you have seen internationally that food processing areas are good for this virus" but stresses that he has no reason to worry about that factory.

He says the other factory is Alpha Solway, "which makes PPE for us and the rest of the UK" but again stresses that there is no reason to believe there is community transmission within the workplace.

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Prof Jason Leitch is asked by the BBC's Glenn Campbell for clarity about the return of fans to football "with one club advertising that it will return on the basis of 7,000 fans being allowed back".

The national clinical director repeats what he said yesterday, that he cannot predict when crowds will return to sport in Scotland.

"I can predict it will not be soon - it will be phased," he says. "I had another meeting yesterday with the leadership of the SFA and SPFL and I have suggested in the media in the last two or three days, perhaps October.

"I would certainly pencil it into your calendar, but I certainly wouldn't write over it in pen."

The first minister later confirms police can enforce the new face covering rules for retail with fixed penalty notices.

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Philip McDonald of Global asks if more police may be drafted in to prevent people crossing the border to visit pubs.

Ms Sturgeon says the travel limit is “guidance, not law” and it is a matter for the police what, if any, enforcement action is taken.

She also stresses the new restrictions do not cover to the whole of Dumfries and Galloway, but rather only certain postcodes.

Prof Jason Leitch said the five-mile travel restrictions apply to those resident in, and who have booked self-catering accommodation, in the following postcodes:

• DG16 (the Scottish section)
• DG1 and DG2 (Dumfries)
• DG11 (Lockerbie)
• DG13 (Langholm)
• DG14 (Canonbie)

Here is a summary of the key announcements from the first minister:

• The use of face coverings will become mandatory in shops in Scotland from 10 July
• The 2m physical distancing rule will be eased for some premises from 10 July
• The general advice on physical distancing remains unchanged and that as far as possible people should remain 2m away from other households.
• However, exemptions for specific sectors like hospitality, retail and public transport will be made where a 1m (3ft 3in) distance could be used if other safety measures are introduced

• Children under the age of 12 will no longer need to maintain physical distancing from other households outside from Friday
• For young people aged 12 to 17 years old, the physical distancing rule is not being relaxed.
• However, those over 12 will no longer have a limit on the number of meetings with friends they can have in one day
• They will still be asked to meet outside with a limit of eight people from no more than three households at any one time.
• From tomorrow, the five-mile travel distance restriction will be relaxed, although not for some areas in Dumfries and Galloway
• Most self-catering holiday homes and second homes can be used from tomorrow
• From Monday 6 July, outdoor hospitality such as beer gardens can reopen

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Gordon Chree, from STV, wonders if the first minister is disappointed that not enough people have responded to her request to wear face coverings and that she now has had to make it mandatory.

He also wonders that, if they are wearing face coverings in shops, they might forget about social distancing requirements.

Nicola Sturgeon replies that: "Face coverings is one thing we can do to reduce risk - it is not a substitute for the other things.

"I am not disappointed. We all want to do the right things, but some of these things are really difficult.

"I think face coverings is one of the things that causes people most discomfort because it is not particularly pleasant to do, though from my experience you do get used to it."

National clinical director Jason Leitch adds that he is encouraged to see more people beginning to wear face coverings.