Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown restrictions will not be eased and that will "likely be the case for some time yet"
In the past 24 hours there have been 161 positive cases, 65 of those in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area
Like England, a maximum of six people will be the new rule inside and outside. There will be exceptions for sporting activities, weddings and funerals
Working from home will remain the "default position" but there is planning ongoing for a phased return "when the time is right"
Scottish Conservative MSP Ruth Davidson quizzes Ms Sturgeon on the community testing regime, saying this is a vital part of fighting the virus
Scotland's new contact tracing app to help combat the spread of coronavirus has been downloaded tens of thousands of times
Image source, Getty ImagesMs Sturgeon confirms there is no plan to reintroduce shielding at this stage.
She says the chief medical officer will provide an update letter to those who were previously shielding setting this out.
"We will continue to give you the information you need to help you to stay safe," she adds.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe first minister goes on: "I want to stress that this decision to delay the indicative date by three weeks has not been taken lightly."
The reopening of call centres and offices where staff are still working from home will be reviewed again on 1 October.
"For now, working from home will remain the default position.
"Again, I am aware of the impact of long-term home working on many businesses and employees - and also on shops, cafes and bars which normally attract trade from office workers."
The Scottish government is working with the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the STUC o plan for a safe, phased reopening of these remaining offices when circumstances allow.
Image source, SNS"We cannot at this stage risk the new opportunities for transmission of Covid that reopening further services and facilities would entail," continues the first minister.
"Unfortunately, due to the rise in cases we have seen since then, we have concluded that these changes must be paused for a further three weeks.
"The new indicative date for their resumption is Monday 5 October.
"However, I must stress that this remains an indicative date – a final decision can only be taken nearer the time."
That means:
Image source, Getty ImagesStudents returning is a necessary and positive development - but because it involves people moving around the country and mixing, it undoubtedly brings further risks, warns the first minister.
Ms Sturgeon goes on to say: "Although Covid kills relatively few younger people, we know it can still be harmful to their health. It is not a virus anyone should be relaxed about getting.
"In addition, if Covid spreads too widely in the younger, healthier parts of the population, it will inevitably reach older and more vulnerable people.
"That could then lead to an increase in hospital admissions and fatalities – as we are seeing now, to some extent, in countries such as France."
The first minister highlights the decision to impose additional restrictions on people living in five local authority areas - in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow City, East and West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire.
"The pandemic is at this stage accelerating again - albeit, and thankfully, from a low base and not as rapidly as it was back in March and April."
Ms Sturgeon stresses this is not entirely unexpected with the reopening of significant parts of the economy.
"As we released ourselves from lockdown, we also released the virus," she says
"It is important - even in a period of rising cases - that we don’t lose sight of that objective to keep infection levels as low as possible.
Scotland’s rate of new cases has increased from 2 to just under 20 per 100,000 of population
Image source, Getty ImagesThe first minister points out that in the seven days up to yesterday, the average daily rate of cases has risen to 55, from just 14 six weeks ago.
The latest estimate of the R number is that it is now above 1 and possibly as high as 1.5.
The first minister reiterates: "It is not possible at this stage to indicate a move from phase 3 to phase 4 of the route map out of lockdown.
"I can therefore confirm that we will remain in phase 3 for now - and it is also important to stress that is likely to be the case for some time yet.
To move to phase 4, Scotland must reach a stage where “the virus is no longer considered a significant threat to public health”.
"This is definitely not the case," points out the first minister.
Image source, GG&CNHSMs Sturgeon says the provisional data indicates the breakdown of new cases is as follows:
The remainer are spread across eight other health boards.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms a further 161 people have tested positive for Covid-19, 1.9% of those newly tested yesterday.
This takes the total number of positive cases in Scotland to 22,039.
266 patients are in hospital with a confirmed case (down eight), with seven being treated in intensive care (up one).
No deaths were registered in the last 24 hours of people who tested positive, meaning the total remains at 2,499.
The first minister confirms Protect Scotland, the new contact tracing app to help combat the spread of coronavirus, has gone live.
The Scottish government has said the software will support the Test and Protect system and is "another tool in the fight against Covid-19".
The Protect Scotland app lets people know if they have been in close contact with someone who later tests positive.
It can be downloaded for free onto a smart phone from Apple's App Store or Google Play.
The first minister begins by saying: "I will set out why we are not yet able to move to Phase 4 of the routemap out of lockdown."
This is due to the increase in recent cases and the government has taken the decision to pause some changes planned for 14 September.
There will be a tightening and extension of some existing restrictions.
Image source, PA MediaThe first minister will shortly deliver a statement on the three-weekly review of lockdown measures.
Nicola Sturgeon has warned the government may need to "put the brake" on further easing of lockdown - and has not ruled out going backwards either.
The review announcement comes as Scotland's new contact tracing app to help combat the spread of coronavirus has gone live.
If you are just joining us here are the headlines from around Scotland:
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Protect Scotland app can be downloaded free onto a mobile phone
The Protect Scotland is simple to use and free
Scotland's new contact tracing app to help combat the spread of coronavirus has gone live.
The Scottish government has said the software will support the Test and Protect system and is "another tool in the fight against Covid-19".
The Protect Scotland app lets people know if they have been in close contact with someone who later tests positive.
It can be downloaded for free onto a smart phone from Apple's App Store or Google Play.
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Image source, PA MediaGyms were able to open at the start of the month as part of Phase 3 easing
At the moment, we are in Phase 3 of the four-phase route map, external through the pandemic.
However, Ms Sturgeon has previously warned the government may need to "put the brake" on further movement - and has not ruled out going backwards either.
The route map, first published in May, can be viewed here., external
According to the route map, it was possible to move to Phase 3 previously because the virus has been "suppressed" and the focus was on "sporadic outbreaks".
To move to Phase 4, the virus would need to be "suppressed to very low levels and is no longer considered a significant threat to public health".
Image source, SNSSt Mirren are due to host Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday
The Scottish government had previously indicated that from 14 September, soft play areas and entertainment venues such as theatres and music venues could reopen, along with a limited reopening of stadiums.
A number of football clubs have plans in place for test events this weekend but the first minister hinted in her coronavirus briefing yesterday the return of fans may be delayed.
If indoor venues do get the go-ahead to reopen, they will need to restrict numbers, enforce physical distancing and increase hygiene measures.
Image source, PA MediaGood morning and welcome to BBC Scotland's coverage of the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday 10 September 2020.
Nicola Sturgeon will announce any changes to lockdown restrictions at her coronavirus briefing ahead of first minister's questions.
Indoor venues in Scotland had been given 14 September as an indicative date to start reopening.
But with cases rising, the first minister has warned the government may need to "put the brakes" on further easing of restrictions.
Ms Sturgeon has also not ruled out introducing new restrictions following the latest three-weekly review of lockdown measures.
Join us for extensive coverage of the statement and FMQs from 12:20pm.