Key Details: How and when will Scotland’s lockdown restrictions be eased?
Today the first minister announced how Scotland would approach the easing of lockdown restrictions, with a focus on ensuring the virus remains under control.
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Relaxing Covid-19 rules ‘will lead to another wave if not done cautiously’
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Shielding may have offered ‘relatively modest’ additional protection from Covid
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The Scottish Government has continued to defend the speed of the coronavirus vaccine roll-out.
SNP defends Kenny MacAskill’s lockdown relocation – 170 miles from constituency
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Data reveals many more traveling to work than during first lockdown
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Bon Accord shopping centre to temporarily close following change in guidelines
An Aberdeen shopping mall is partially closing following change in Covid restrictions.
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Sports centre chief warns Holyrood Covid restrictions not sustainable
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When will Nicola Sturgeon make statement and where can I watch?
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New Covid strain ‘fast-becoming’ the dominant one in Scotland
The new Covid strain is becoming the most dominant one in Scotland.
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Five JD Wetherspoon pubs confirm closure as the north-east enters Level 3 of coronavirus restrictions
Several pubs in the north-east have closed until further notice after the Scottish Government tightened coronavirus restrictions.
Dreaming up a dry Christmas: Hospitality firms on those festive cancellations and how they’ll be adapting with alcohol off the menu
Julia Bryce hears from local businesses in the north-east about whether diners are still happy to eat out during the festivities with Level 3 restrictions now in place.