The government will not advise an immediate return to full office working on 9 August.

Ms Sturgeon suggests home-working should be more possible post Covid than it was before.

The government will continue to keep the need for travel restrictions under review, it is likely that some targeted restrictions will be needed after 9 August .

Finally, the government will also work over the summer to plan for the return of schools, colleges and universities.

The first minister says her government "wants to move beyond level 0 as quickly as it is prudent to do so".

"In short, while we are still likely to need some baseline measures, it means the lifting of the remaining major legal restrictions."

She says it may be possible and proportionate to lift the major remaining legal restrictions on 9 August.

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"The virus is still with us. But the vaccines are protecting more of us," continues the first minister.

Nicola Sturgeon says there could be booster jabs in the autumn and potential vaccinations for 12-17-year-olds.

She also says the government will review physical distancing measures.

Current levels will remain in force until 19 July, Ms Sturgeon says.

She says if aims are met she hopes that all parts of Scotland, not currently in that level, can move to level 0 on 19 July.

That means the limits for household gatherings indoors will increase and up to 200 people will be able to attend weddings and funerals.

The general indoor physical distancing requirement can be reduced from 2 metres to 1 metre.

The first minister confirms that restriction will remain unchanged on Monday apart from a few minor amendments.

Ms Sturgeon adds: "Overall, the evidence that vaccination is helping protect people from serious health harms is allowing us to change how we respond to the virus.

"Today’s total of new positive tests is the largest we’ve seen since the peak in January. These numbers still shock."

Finally, far later than billed, Nicola Sturgeon gets to her feet.

The first minister begins by confirming "no part of the country will change level next week".

Nicola Sturgeon is about to give a statement to MSPs about the current coronavirus situation in Scotland.

It is far later than billed due to the row about the timetable for the Coronavirus(Extension and Expiry) (Scotland)Bill.

You can watch the first minister's statement by clicking on the tab above, or alternatively listen on BBC Radio Scotland.

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Ms Sturgeon is expected to confirm a delay to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland.

The first minister signalled last week the move to level zero - the lowest in the five-tier system - was likely to be pushed back by three weeks.

• Read more here
• What are the restrictions in your area?
• What rules are changing, and when?
• Where are the latest cases in Scotland?

Prof Linda Bauld says she hopes a three-week delay to easing restrictions will help halt the rising number of Covid cases.

She says more people will be vaccinated in that time and it should have an impact on infections.

"We should start to see increased population immunity having an impact on cases," she said.

Prof Bauld adds that vaccination numbers are slightly down but that was because of supply issues.

John Swinney says the government do not think compensation would be appropriate for those who may have lost out because of the travel restrictions between Scotland, Manchester and Salford.

The deputy first minister goes on to suggest Tory MSPs "couldn't be bothered looking at their emails" to find out about the ban on Thursday afternoon.

Mr Simpson says: "The legislation is completely incoherent."

The Tory MSP asks how this travel restriction can possibly be enforced?

The deputy first minister pledges to reflect on criticism of the way the travel restrictions to Manchester and Salford were announced.

Tory MSP Graham Simpson asks on what basis the government has introduced a ban on non-essential travel between Scotland and Manchester and Salford.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney replies the restrictions were brought in due incidence levels of Covid and due to positivity rates, as well other factors.

Mr Swinney says the government judged the risk had increased.

He says parliament was notified in a written statement and announced in last Friday's briefing.

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Public health expert Prof Linda Bauld says things are not moving in the right direction in terms of infection.

She says the link between incidence of the virus and the number of people in hospital has been weakened but "even the hospital figures over the past few days have concerned me".

There are now 171 people in hospital, up from 128 last week, she says, although people do appear to be spending less time in hospital.

Prof Bauld says she's "optimistic" that fewer people are dying from Covid.

There were four deaths reported yesterday.

"Given the rise in case numbers at the moment it does not make sense to move down through the levels," she says.

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As of 07:30 today, 3,664,571 people had received their first dose of the vaccine.

Overall, a total of 2,602,753 people have received two doses and are now fully vaccinated.

The daily coronavirus figures show a further 2,167 people have tested positive for Covid-19, which is 9.1% of the tests carried out yesterday.

The total number of positive cases in Scotland is now 257,742.

There are 171 people in hospital and 18 people in intensive care.

There have been four more deaths registered in the past 24 hours of people who tested positive in the last 28 days.

That means the total number of deaths by that measure is 7,696.

The Tories and Lib Dems don't like the speedy timetable for the new Coronavirus Extension and Expiry (Scotland) Bill.

George Adam says the government will pass the bill before summer recess.

MSPs will pass his timetable for the bill as they vote now.

The purpose of the Coronavirus(Extension and Expiry) (Scotland)Bill is to update a range of existing legislative measures that support various aspects of the ongoing response to the pandemic.

How long will the Manchester travel ban last?published at 14:11 British Summer Time 22 June 2021

14:11 BST 22 June 2021

Question from Jaqueline in Glenrothes

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Jaqueline from Glenrothes contacted BBC Scotland to ask how long the Manchester travel ban will last.

She is keen to visit her elderly father on 1 July, as she has not seen him since March last year.

Essentially, everything depends on the daily case numbers.

On Monday 1,926 cases were reported in Manchester, external - a rate of 348.4 cases per 100,000 population.

In order for the Scottish government to reverse the ban, which took effect on Monday, this figure would need to start declining.

Crucially, there would also need to be evidence of a downward trend in the infection rate before the restrictions are lifted.

However First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has stressed it will be in place "no longer than is absolutely necessary".

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The first minister is expected to begin her coronavirus update from around 14:20.

First though here's today's topical questions for ministers:

• 1. Graham Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government on what basis it has introduced a ban on non-essentialtravel between Scotland and Manchester and Salford. (S6T-00090, external)
• 2. Pauline McNeill: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the number of female prisoners on remand, following reports that one-in-four women in custody are awaiting trial. (S6T-00101, external)
• Emma Roddick: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Home Office regarding the reported backlog in processing applications for the EU settlement scheme.

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Nicola Sturgeon is expected to confirm a delay to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland.

The first minister signalled last week the move to level zero - the lowest in the five-tier system - was likely to be pushed back by three weeks.

Originally set for 28 June, it could be delayed until at least mid-July so more people can be vaccinated.

Ms Sturgeon has also promised to publish a much-anticipated review of social distancing rules.

• Read more here
• What are the restrictions in your area?
• What rules are changing, and when?
• Where are the latest cases in Scotland?

Good afternoon and welcome to BBC Scotland's live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic update from the first minister.

Nicola Sturgeon is expected to confirm a delay to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland.

You can watch the first minister's statement in full here with us on this live page.