Good afternoon,

This is a breaking coronavirus update from The Scotsman.

Great news! Nicola Sturgeon has announced numerous lockdown restrictions will be eased on Monday.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed today that most of Scotland will be moving down to Level 2 coronavirus restrictions from next week, which means that Scots will be able to hug their loved ones at last.

Here are all the changes which are taking place.

More Covid-19 headlines

• 10 lockdown rules changing on May 17 including hugs, home visits and hospitality
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• Two metre social distancing imposed on Scottish venues as 'reopening' date is confirmed

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Thanks for reading,

Sam Shedden