Nicola Sturgeon says that a backlog on delivering test results is of "concern"
There were 70 positive cases in the last 24 hours - 2.7% of tests carried out - but that was thought to be less than the true figure
A maximum of six people from two households is the new meeting limit in Scotland
The rule will apply to gatherings both inside and outside households, however, children under 12 will not be counted towards the six
Restricting households are an important measure in fighting the virus, says the first minister
Tougher measures banning households from meeting in their homes are operating in a number of Scottish council areas and affect some 1.75 million people
Ms Sturgeon says that if the new rules are not followed, there is a danger that part of the economy - pubs and restaurants - might have to close again
Nicola Sturgeon will lead the daily briefing from 12.15pm
The Scottish government's daily coronavirus briefing begins at 12.15pm.
As ever, it will be led by Nicola Sturgeon.
The first minister is joined today by:
You can watch or listen to the briefing here with us on the live page.
Image source, Getty Images'The rule of six' applies indoors and outdoors
If you're just joining us, here are the headlines from around Scotland:
Image source, Getty ImagesChildren under 12 don't count when it comes to a gathering of two households
From Monday, Scotland's fight against coronavirus is a numbers game, and that magic number is six.
Six people, inside or out, is the maximum number allowed to meet, in a bid to cut the increasing transmission of coronavirus.
But with exceptions and implications for other existing rules, we try to answer your questions on what this means for you.
We have asked public health experts and checked the latest Scottish government guidance, external to answer your individual questions about the key areas affected.
What are the new rules? Click here to find out!
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 'rule of six' comes into force in Scotland and indeed the rest of the UK in some guise.
The changed rules apply both indoors and outdoors - including in homes, gardens, pubs and restaurants.
Children aged under 12 will not count towards the total in the "rule of six" in Scotland.
Image source, ReutersGood morning and welcome to BBC Scotland's live page coverage of the coronavirus pandemic on Monday 14 September 2020.
This is the day the new so-called 'rule of six' comes into force in Scotland and indeed the rest of the UK in some guise.
The changed rules apply both indoors and outdoors - including in homes, gardens, pubs and restaurants.
Children aged under 12 will not count towards the total in the "rule of six" in Scotland.