Summary

  • At her weekly Q&A, Nicola Sturgeon faces opposition questions about the parliament's investigation into the Scottish government's botched handling of complaints against Alex Salmond

  • The former first minister is due to give evidence to MSPs tomorrow

  • He will answer questions from the committee which hopes to publish its findings before the parliament dissolves for the election

  • Ms Sturgeon goes before that same committee a week today

  • Ahead of FMQs, the FM said a further 769 positive lab tests are logged (3.7% of all tests); hospital patient numbers stand at 967 (down 51) and of those 89 are in ICU (down four)

  • Scotland's roadmap out of lockdown restrictions were published earlier this week

  • More school children will be going back into the classroom from 15 March

  • Gyms, hairdressers and non-essential shops will open on 26 April, two weeks after England

Live Reporting

BBC Scotland News

  1. FMQs to begin with latest update on the pandemic...

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    FMQs is next

    Nicola Sturgeon will begin updating the Scottish parliament imminently about the latest developments around coronavirus in Scotland.

    The first minister will then face questions from opposition leaders.

    You can follow it all right here on this live page or watch or listen by clicking one of tabs above for BBC One Scotland, the BBC Scotland Channel or Radio Scotland.

    Stay with us...

  2. Covid in Scotland: Restrictions, guidance and advice

    Here's some key Covid information resources:

    1. Scottish government - Coronavirus: What you can and cannot do

    From Tuesday 5 January, mainland Scotland moved from level four to a temporary lockdown, with new guidance to stay at home except for essential purposes.

    2. Scottish government - Coronavirus: Strategic Framework update - February 2021

    The first minister set out the plan to restore, in a phased way, greater normality to our everyday lives

    3. BBC Scotland - Covid in Scotland: What rules are changing, and when?

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    4. NHS Inform- The latest from NHS Scotland and the Scottish government, including social distancing, face covering and stay at home advice.

    5. Test and Protect- If you have Covid-19 symptoms go immediately to NHS Inform online or phone 0800 028 2816 to book a test.

    The latest from NHS Scotland and the Scottish government, including social distancing, face covering and stay at home advice.

    6. Vaccines - What should you do if you have concerns about your vaccination appointment:

    • Call your GP
    • Call the helpline: 0800 030 8013
    • As a last resort Nicola Sturgeon has reiterated you could e-mail her team at firstminister@gov.scot

  3. Welcome

    Nicola Sturgeon will begin with an update on the pandemic at 12.30pm.PA Media

    Nicola Sturgeon will begin with an update on the pandemic at 12.30pm.

    Welcome to BBC Scotland's rolling coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic and FMQs this Thursday 25 February 2021.

    Nicola Sturgeon will update MSPs on the latest situation and then take questions from opposition leaders and others at First Minister's Questions from 12.30pm.

    You can follow the latest developments right here and watch and listen live by clicking on one of the tabs above - for coverage on BBC One Scotland, the BBC Scotland channel and Radio Scotland.