If you are just joining us, here's the main headlines that emerged at today's Scottish government coronavirus briefing:

• Three people have died after testing positive for the virus - the highest number of deaths since 30 June

• New coronavirus cases have been detected in every mainland health board area in Scotland in the past 24 hours

• There are 176 new positive tests including 91 in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - where visiting restrictions are in force
• The first minister insists the extension of restrictions to include East Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire was an 'absolutely necessary response'
• 1,000 new cases in Scotland in the last seven days lead to Scotland's national clinical director saying 'we have to do better to get those numbers down'

That's all from us here at the live page, please take care and stay safe.

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Dan Sanderson from the Telegraph asks if Lewis Capaldi or Andy Robertson might not be a better messenger for the TV and radio public health ads.

"Maybe Andy Robertson after a Scotland win last night?" ponders the first minister.

Ms Sturgeon adds: "We think about this all the time."

The government is very mindful about the types of message that works best with each part of the population.

She says there will soon be a marketing campaign aimed at young people.

Prof Leitch points out Andy Robertson has already done a video clip to help out.

Andrew Learmonth from the National asks about the UK government exploring the possibility of creating "Covid-free" passes for 24 hours after a test which would allow people to attend events.

Ms Sturgeon says before a vaccine, we all hope to look at ways to allow people to test themselves regularly.

But "we cannot bank on that being a reality any time soon", the first minister adds.

"The test doesn't exist and the logistics don't exist, but we should of course be in the room aiming for it," says Prof Leitch.

Alasdair Clark from Edinburgh Live asks about the conspiracy theories being shared as anti-lockdown protest marches.

Ms Sturgeon says the right to protest is fundamental to democracy, but adds: "This pandemic is not made up."

The measures in place are based on scientific advice, she adds, though she accepts some of this is more definitive than other parts.

We hope an effective vaccine will be found soon and we will be encourage people to be vaccinated, she adds. Until then we will need to find ways to keep the virus at bay, she says.

Rachel Watson from the Daily Mail asks whether the level of young people being infected in being reflected in the rise in hospitalisations and deaths.

I wouldn't make that assumptions, replies the first minister, though she adds she is unable to say more due to patient confidentiality.

Prof Leitch adds that he would not be surprise is hospital admissions and deaths do not come for a month after the virus.

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He explains this is because a person tends to be ill for two weeks before being hospitalised, and the person will incubate the virus for up to 10 days before that.

"That's why we're so worried when we see numbers rise even in youngsters," he adds.

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Neil Pooran from PA asks about the number of tests being carried out and says the number of tests fell yesterday to around 12,000.

"You will see test numbers fluctuate day by day, " replies the first minister.

A large part of testing is demand led and yesterday's numbers would have reflected the number of tests done on Sunday, she adds.

The number of tests carried out yesterday is just under 20,000 Ms Sturgeon tells Mr Pooran.

Bryan Rutherford from Bauer asks about other areas which are causing concern and may face further restrictions soon.

The first minister replies it is not possible to answer that question definitively.

She explains figures in parts of Lanarkshire were a cause of concern, but it was not felt to be at the point where restrictions were necessary.

Nicola Sturgeon also explains Inverclyde was looked at closely, but the cases numbers were "significantly below" cases per 100,000 compared to other parts of the Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board area.

"But we have to keep the whole country under review," she adds, again highlighting every mainland health board has reported a positive case in the last 24 hours.

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Tim Backshall from ITV Border asks how concerned the first minister is about students going back to universities and colleges.

"To be blunt about it I'm concerned about everything that potentially increases transmission," replies Ms Sturgeon.

She says over the next month the return of universities and colleges is probably the thing that is likely to have the biggest impact on that.

The first minister adds: "Yes I'm concerned, but we can't stay locked down for ever."

She points out following the basic public health messages and allowing Test and Protect to do its job is crucial.

"This is not unique to Scotland, this is a global pandemic."

The BBC's Suzanne Allan asks about the latest data on cases per 100,000 and whether a particular demographic is behind the increase.

Ms Sturgeon confirms the incidence rate in Scotland as a whole, as of yesterday, was 20 per 100,000 people.

This figure was slightly higher for the five council areas which are currently under stricter measures, she adds.

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In terms of the demographic, the first minister says she does not was to "point the finger" but the greatest number of recent infections is in the 18-39 age group.

She explains this is "not surprising" given this is the group more likely to be taking advantaging of reopening hospitality or to be back at work - but she warns that as the population is not segregated is is likely transmission will eventually move to older populations.

Read more about the age profile of new infections here

Ewan Petrie from STV asks how local authorities should enforce responsible behaviour in bars and restaurants.

Mr Petrie also asks if the first minister is considering making restrictions on the number of pubs you can visit compulsory.

"Look, everything remains an option," replies Ms Sturgeon.

"We have to keep all options under review."

Local authorities have the powers now to close down or put conditions on individual premises, she explains.

The five council areas in the West of Scotland are actively looking at how to step up enforcement of restrictions.

The guidance for hospitality, external now has a legal underpinning.

"Ultimately it comes down to every one of us."

National clinical director Jason Leitch highlights the pandemic is still accelerating worldwide, with it likely the global death toll will cross 900,000 today.

While Scotland, the UK and Europe has done well in reducing prevalence of Covid-19, it is accelerating again he says.

"We are worried about it," he adds.

Prof Leitch highlights there have been 1,000 new cases in Scotland in the last seven days.

The national clinical director urges people to stick to the "basic rules" of FACTS.

He admits to being worried when seeing groups in hospitality settings who are not keeping "at least" one metre apart.

The first minister says the virus is spreading again in Scotland.

She explains that was always likely but it means that when the three weekly review comes on Thursday, "we may well not be able to go ahead with any further easing of restrictions at this time".

The responsibility for avoiding the reimposition of more restrictions lies with all of us, she says.

She refutes the argument we don't need to worry about the situation which is "potentially a really dangerous illusion".

The first minister calls on us to listen to the warning signal that the announcement of three deaths today is.

Nicola Sturgeon stresses again people must follow the five pieces of advice in FACTS: They are:

• Face coverings in enclosed spaces
• Avoid crowded places
• Clean hands and surfaces regularly
• Two metre distancing; and
• Self-isolate and book a test if you have symptoms

Ms Sturgeon explains she doesn't want to have to create new laws for the hospitality sector.

People must take personal responsibility, she says and the first minister adds we are still living in a pandemic and we should not be socialising as we did in the past.

Ms Sturgeon tells the briefing the international situation remains very volatile with cases rising across many country

"My advice is you should still be cautious at this time about non-essential foreign travel."

Ms Sturgeon says at the moment the number of new cases, while rising, in Inverclyde, North and South Lanarkshire does not warrant additional restrictions.

This will be kept under review, explains the first minister.

She says the evidence suggests house gatherings have made the biggest contribution to the spread of Covid across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

They are also where older and more vulnerable people are likely to socialise, she points out.

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However some transmission is happening in pubs and restaurants so that is under close review.

There remains a responsibility for customers, who should not meet more than eight people from a maximum of three households going out to the pub or restaurant.

They must also socially distance from people from other households.

The strong advice is to avoid busy bars where social distancing is difficult and to only visit one bar in an evening, Ms Sturgeon tells the briefing.

The first minster accepts these rules are very unwelcome and she does not want them in place any longer than is necessary.

Ms Sturgeon adds: "Overall I believe that they represent a proportionate and hopefully effective, but also an absolutely necessary response to a worrying increase in Covid across these areas.

"The restrictions will be reviewed next week and will stay in place as long as they are needed, but they will not stay in place any longer than that."

The restrictions now cover the five council areas of Glasgow City, West Dunbartonshire, East Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire.

The first minister explains that 1.1 million people in these areas:

• must not host people from other households inside homes and not visit others' homes. An exception to this is extended households
• can continue to meet other households outdoors, including in gardens, and in hospitality settings, provided all existing guidance is followed
• must only make outdoor visits to care homes, while hospitals should receive essential visitors only
• must self-isolate for 14 days if a member of their household is identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid-19

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Ms Sturgeon turns to the extension of restrictions in the west of Scotland.

The first minister points out the resilience committee met yesterday to discuss the restrictions put in place in Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire last week.

She says having assessed the number of new cases and assessed advice from clinical advisers it was decided the existing restrictions must stay in place.

"We also concluded on the evidence presented that the restrictions should also be extended to cover two other local authority areas."

That means restrictions on meeting in a house or visiting care home residents came into effect at midnight in East Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire.