The deputy first minister says there has been a "slight dip in supply" of vaccinations but it is expected during the second half of March and April the pace of vaccinations will accelerate significantly.

"We are therefore on track to offer a first dose of the vaccine by the middle of April to all over 50 year olds, all unpaid carers and all adults with a particular underlying health conditions."

Deputy first minister John Swinney begins with a breakdown of the latest statistics. He says that:

• 501 new cases of Covid have been reported.
• 5% of tests carried out were positive

• There has been one new reported death of people who have tested positive for Covid in the past 28 days - numbers are generally lower at weekends because register offices are closed.

• 1,774,659 (up 14,909 on Saturday) people have received the first dose of the Covid vaccination and 118,732 people (Up 2,802 on Saturday) have received their second dose

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will now lead the coronavirus briefing, joined by Chief Medical Officer Dr Gregor Smith.

You can watch the briefing on BBC One Scotland, with analysis and political guests, or in its entirety on the BBC Scotland channel.

You can also listen on BBC Radio Scotland with the Lunchtime Live team.

All are available here with us at the top of this live page.

Here's some key Covid information resources:

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

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

• Read a quick guide to what you can and cannot do: stay at home infographic, external
• Download the Protect Scotland app, external from NHS Scotland

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

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

5.Test and Protect, external - 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

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Police officers were assaulted as crowds of fans gathered in Glasgow to celebrate Rangers winning the Scottish Premiership.

Large numbers of supporters went to Ibrox Stadium and George Square on Sunday to mark the achievement despite warnings to stay at home.

Nicola Sturgeon said the crowds were "infuriating and disgraceful" and could delay the end of the Covid lockdown.

Police Scotland said officers made 28 arrests for a variety of offences.

Read more here.

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Welcome to BBC Scotland's rolling coverage of the coronavirus pandemic on Monday 8 March 2021.

John Swinney will lead the briefing today from 12.15pm.

The deputy first minister will be joined by Chief Medical Officer Dr Gregor Smith.

There has been widespread condemnation of the crowds gathering to celebrate Rangers winning the Scottish Premiership and this is expected to dominate today's briefing.