Coronavirus in Scotland RECAP: Restrictions on travel and outdoor meetups ease from today

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Scotland prepares for restrictions on travel and outdoor meetups easing from today.

Today, some restrictions on travel and social gatherings are being lifted. Six people from up to six households can now meet outside in Scotland, and people are permitted to travel anywhere in the country to do so, provided they don’t stay overnight.

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