Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus briefing RECAP

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The First Minister has said that schools will return to normal as ‘quickly as possible’ and that next years exams diet will go ahead.

Ms Sturgeon has also said that she is optimistic that Scotland can enter phase two of lockdown easing on Thursday, at least in part, which may allow pubs open outdoor spaces and people to meet family indoors.

Yesterday (Monday) saw no new reported deaths in the country, though the Scottish Government urged caution as there is often a delay in recording deaths over the weekend.