Here are the headlines from today's daily coronvavirus briefing:

• Scotland has recorded 486 new positive cases of coronavirus - the highest daily total since the outbreak began

• 224 of the new cases were in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, with 107 in Lanarkshire and 57 in Lothian

• Nicola Sturgeon stresses the figures underline why the Scottish government has toughened the Covid-19 restrictions, external
• The number in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area included a "significant" outbreak at Glasgow University
• The first minister warned that if the government needs to strengthen its guidance for students, it will

• Scotland's national clinical director appeals directly to students: “Parties are not allowed. I’m sorry”

• Ms Sturgeon confirmed if she had the financial powers she may have shut down the hospitality sector and she is seeking more fiscal flexibility from the prime minister
• Scottish Labour calls for mass testing to be introduced in Scotland
• Earlier, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he did not agree with the "one-size-fits all" approach to a nationwide ban on household visits in Scotland

That's all from us here on BBC Scotland's live page. Take care and stay safe.

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At her daily briefing, the first minister said: "If I had the ability to bring more financial firepower to mitigate the jobs and economic impact, I probably would have gone further on pubs."

Prof Stephen Reicher, of St Andrews University, says the big contrast between the first minister and the prime minister is their "attitude towards the public".

Prof Reicher tells BBC Scotland: "Boris Johnson continues to have that notion that the problem is the public. He blamed the public for things going wrong.

"He threatened people with the police, even with the army in the background."

"Whereas Nicola Sturgeon was talking much more in terms of not blaming, making it much more explicit that it was hard for people to adhere and talking about everybody taking responsibility."

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During her daily coronavirus briefing, Nicola Sturgeon insisted some success had been achieved in tackling the spread of the virus in the Glasgow area, thanks to the local lockdown.

• Have a look at BBC journalist Christopher Sleight's graphs analysis on cases in the west of Scotland.

Business owners and workers at soft play centres have staged a protest at the Scottish Parliament. They want the children's activity venues opened again. Such centres opened in England in mid-August, however, they have remained closed in Scotland since March.

Ms Lennon agrees the first minister should have discussions with the UK government about having maximum fiscal flexibility for Scotland.

The Scottish Labour MSP is disappointed it is only in the last day or so that Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon are finally having discussions and there have been too few Cobra meetings.

She says: "We need the prime minister to step up."

Scottish Labour has always wanted a public health first approach, but understands the economic consequences of parts of the economy being shut down, she adds.

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Ms Lennon calls for students to get support for their mental health and reiterates her party's call for a mass testing system.

The Scottish Labour health spokesperson argues the system couldn't cope when schools came back and although things have improved, the full capacity is not being utilised

She insists there is not enough routine testing in hospitals, care homes and schools.

The Scottish Labour MSP calls for routine testing in universities.

"I think we have to be much more ambitious on testing in Scotland and right across the UK."

Scottish Labour's health spokesperson Monica Lennon says the rise in case numbers and positivity rate is not good news.

Ms Lennon warns: "We are still not testing enough.

"What we need to see in the coming days and weeks is mass testing being rolled out."

She says what we are seeing with universities and colleges going back is a spike in cases.

Ms Lennon worries that "we are in react mode and we didn't have the foresight to put measures in place".

She stresses the need for a rapid response and for mobile testing units to be brought to universities and halls of residence.

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BBC Scotland's Lisa Summers asks the first minister for some clarity about the data being used to drive government policy, specifically the shift from "elimination" to "suppression" of the virus.

She also asks about the proportion of cases coming from households and hospitality.

Nicola Sturgeon says she is looking at what more data can be made available.

She adds: "When I talk about suppressing to the lowest possible level, that is elimination.

"We have used the term suppressing to the lowest level in the four-nations agreement because not all governments wanted to use the term elimination.

"But when I say 'supress to the lowest possible level' I mean eliminate."

Ms Sturgeon says eradication of the virus won't happen without a vaccine but elimination means "you try to keep it to the lowest level you can".

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Students at the University of Aberdeen have been fined for coronavirus guidelines breaches.

The university said it was aware of social gatherings outside the Hillhead Halls of Residence at the weekend.

A statement said: “Breaches such as those that occurred at the weekend will not be tolerated.

"As a result of non-compliance with the guidelines, and by failing to take action following warnings from our staff, the students involved are being issued with a fine.”

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Scotland's national clinical director Prof Jason Leitch says there have been several outbreaks at higher education institutions across the country and "significant numbers of positive cases".

He adds: "We need every student across Scotland to do their bit to help us stop the spread of the virus."

Prof Leitch says they can do this in four ways:

• Book a test and self isolate if they have any symptoms
• Download the Protect Scotland app so they can be alerted if they have been in close contact with a positive case
• Follow the test and protect advice and the advice from their institution and, if required, self isolate for 14 days
• No house parties in homes or student accommodation

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Ms Sturgeon insists the action taken over the summer means we face the resurgence of the virus from a lower base.

She says the rise of the virus, while accelerating, is not as rapid as at the beginning of the year.

The first minster concludes: "Please comply with all of these restrictions."

She calls on everyone to download the Protect Scotland app and adds "let's stick together".

The first minister concludes by stressing 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

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The first minister explains why pubs are not being closed right now.

If the Scottish government could borrow money to extend the furlough scheme, a different decision may have been taken, she says.

Ms Sturgeon insists her government has gone as far as it can within the powers it has.

She says she has a genuine worry that Scotland must not be hamstrung in essential public health decisions by the lack of necessary economic mitigations.

The first minister accepts Scotland introduced tougher restrictions than in England and says there is an argument we should be doing more.

She warns of a danger of being held back by financial limitations and she says she will write to the UK government calling for necessary fiscal flexibilities.

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The first minister points out the last restriction relates to travelling by car.

Ms Sturgeon says Test and Protect shows a risk of transmission linked to car travel.

"So we are advising against car sharing with people outside your own household."

She accepts the toughened Covid-19 restrictions, external are not easy but stresses how necessary they are.

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The first minister highlights the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants.

Ms Sturgeon points out councils have powers to close premises if they are not complying.

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Ms Sturgeon points out that, in the face of a pandemic, if we are to achieve these priorities we have to make sacrifices elsewhere.

She explains the reason that indoor visits between households in Scotland are now banned is to help stop the spread of the virus.

"We are all being asked not to visit each other's homes."

She points out there are limited exceptions for childcare, extended households and tradespeople.

If any member of an extended household gets Covid, the whole household needs to isolate.

The first minister stresses how much she appreciates the sacrifices students are having to make.

What we are asking you to do now is for the collective good of everyone, adds Ms Sturgeon.

She goes on to say that we are not in a full lockdown, although accepts the new restrictions are tough.

The first minister explains they are designed to avoid a full lockdown.

The priorities are keeping schools open, getting non-Covid NHS services up and running again, protecting care homes and safeguarding jobs, she says.

Ms Sturgeon explains there is tough guidance in place and discussions are under way with the higher and further education sector about any further measures that are needed.

The first minister adds: "If we need to strengthen our guidance, we will."

She pleads directly to students for their help in this.

Ms Sturgeon recognises most students are doing the right thing and how tough it is for them.

For students in halls or shared accommodation, she stresses the importance of following self-isolating advice.

"Take all the advice that is given and make sure you do it in the way that is asked."

She stresses the importance of following the FACTS rules and the new advice on household gatherings.