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The latest coronavirus numbers from Scotland as the first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, begins her daily press conference.
As of 9am this morning:
HM Coastguard responded to nearly 450 incidents during its “busiest weekend of 2020”, as thousands of people flocked to beaches and beauty spots to enjoy the hot weather.
On Sunday, it had the highest number of callouts so far this year, with 241 incidents – a 168% increase on the May 2019 average.
Boating, swimming and other sea-based activities are now allowed again across the UK, as is spending time on the beach.
However, now more than ever, people need to respect the sea and the coast to ensure the safety of themselves and their families.
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