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First Minister made the update at a media briefing on lockdown in Edinburgh today.The SNP leader said restrictions on travel will end across Scotland from this Friday - meaning Scots can leave their council area and meet up with friends and family outdoors.Groups of up to six people from six different households will be able to meet in parks, gardens and for outdoor recreation from that day in a further easing of lockdown.The country will move from Level 4 of restrictions on April 26 to Level 3, the First Minister also confirmed, with a move to Level 2 set for May 17.That means Scots will be able to meet up indoors in small numbers from that date, with further details to be announced.The First Minister said Scots will be able to travel

virus within the previous 28 days – now sands at 7,630. There are currently 154 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 21 being treated in intensive care.

Robbie Lawlor blew viewers away as he chatted candidly about the realities of HIV in Ireland on The Tommy Tiernan Show. The HIV activist has been raising awareness about the virus for several years now having been diagnosed with it aged just 21.

Scottish Government has confirmed. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 281 new cases have also been identified overnight.

Covid-19 after her daughter contracted it at school has begged families to stick to the rules for the sake of her vulnerable child and others.Jenny Tait, from Johnstone, developed flu-like symptoms and ached all over after her daughter Amber, who has a learning disability and heart condition, was named as a close contact of a person with covid at Fordbank Primary School.And, while the covid test was too distressing for Amber to take, positive results were returned for her two siblings Lucy, 12, and Emma, six.Jenny told the Express: “I am sure the covid infection has come from the school because we have not been anywhere else.“My middle daughter Amber was named a close contact as someone in her class had it.

indyref2 by the end of 2023 if the country is still “grappling” with covid.She also insisted she would not speak to Alex Salmond after the election and criticised his refusal to blame Russia for the Salisbury poisonings in 2018.Polling suggests the SNP is on course to win an outright majority at next month’s election.A key part of an SNP fourth term would be seeking a joint agreement with the UK Government on a second referendum.She has said she wants a fresh vote on Scotland’s constitutional future to take place in the first half of the next term, which would be by the end of 2023.However, the First Minister told journalists yesterday this timetable is dependent on taming the virus: “I’ve said the starting point for me in terms of timing

A pub landlord who spent £50,000 on a chalet for food has been told it breaks Covid rules, just days before boozers can start pouring pints again.

A 104-year-old woman was given a standing ovation by hospital staff after beating Covid-19 for the second time in just under a year.

Ayrshire will reopen full-time to pupils following the Easter holidays.The First Minister made the announcement as part of her routemap to take the country out of lockdown.Only pupils who are on the shielding list will remain at home until April 26.Pupils in S1-S3 have been forced to wait for their return to class but have now been given the green light as part of today's plans.Strict two metre distancing will be in place in schools are part of a bid to keep virus transmission at bay.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories

Michelle Keegan has been left fuming after not receiving a single Easter egg from her husband or family.

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Rita Wilson is explaining why she and husband Tom Hanks have yet to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.

A heartbroken Mark Wright opened up about the coronavirus ripping his family apart.

Sarah Palin has revealed that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

Former Liberty X star Michelle Heaton has revealed she and her family have been struck with the coronavirus, just one month after she had her first vaccine.

Amanda Kloots shared a moving tribute to her late husband Nick Cordero on the anniversary of the day he was admitted to hospital.

Falkirk residents will be able to enjoy a little bit more in the way of freedom from Friday, when lockdown rules are eased.

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An MP has revealed his heartbreaking personal toll of Covid, telling the House of Commons: "In my family we have lost an entire generation."

The tragic events of last week have had a lot of folks talking about a form of racism that often goes unspoken in the US.

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