What changes could be made during next Scottish lockdown review?

Jun 4, 2020

Good evening folks,

We hope you are keeping well and are still managing to get outdoors, in spite of the typical Scottish summer weather...!

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today suggested that face-coverings may become mandatory in Scotland, with the Westminster government announcing mandatory wearing of face-coverings on public transport from 15 June.

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has urged anti-racism protesters to avoid 'mass gatherings' this weekend and to adhere to social distancing measures. A number of demonstrations have been planned for around Scotland.

And the former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove has said he believes the Covid-19 pandemic 'started as an accident' after the virus escaped from a lab in China where it had been engineered by students.

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Here's a look at the other coronavirus headlines from today:

Scotland's 'R' number - the rate at which an infected individual is passing the virus to others - is currently between 0.7 and 0.9, which is slightly lower than last month's rate
A further nine people in Scotland have died with Covid-19, taking the total to 2,395 by that measure
The number of people to have tested positive for the virus in Scotland stands at 15,553
The Scottish Government is due to publish a report on PPE
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned people not to meet indoors, regardless of the weather

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