Scotland may cycle in and out of strict lockdown; UK ministers under pressure to offer ‘hope’ about return to normality; advice expected to recommend public wear a scarf or face covering
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A total of 1,120 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus, up by 58 from 1,062 on Wednesday, the first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said.
Speaking at her daily coronavirus briefing at the Scottish government headquarters in Edinburgh, she said 9,409 people had now tested positive for the virus in Scotland, up by 371 from 9,038 the day before.
Scotland must adjust to “new normal” of living with Covid-19, which may include cycling in and out of strict lockdown at short notice, according to a document just published by the Scottish government, which sets out its framework for progressing beyond the current lockdown restrictions.
The 26-page document summarises the Scottish government’s approach as follows:
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