Nicola Sturgeon update RECAP: First Minister announces household gathering restrictions and curfew for pubs and restaurants

Updates on Covid-19 in Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon has addressed the Scottish Parliament to outline the new coronavirus restrictions that will be implemented across the country.

Visiting other households will not be allowed, and pubs and restaurants will have a 10 pm curfew.

The First Minister has said that the measures have been carefully targeted to stop the spread of the virus.

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