| Good afternoon, Welcome to your breaking coronavirus news bulletin from The Scotsman. We've been working hard to bring crucial information to the public throughout this crisis. If you think trusted, fact-checked journalism is worth protecting, please consider taking out a digital subscription with us from just £3 a month. Try us out today here. These 11 areas are moving down to level 3 Some good news for those Scots living in 11 council areas in Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon has announced they will be moved from level 4 to level 3 later this week. It's one of the changes to Scotland's Covid tier system which have just been announced by the First Minister this afternoon. Find out which areas will be moving down from level 4 and when here. No move for the Capital It was thought Edinburgh may be moved down to level 2 restrictions, but instead it will remain the same at level 3, along with six other areas. Nicola Sturgeon said the 'imminence of the Christmas period' made an impact on the decision. Find out what she had to say and what changes have been made in other areas here. More Covid news for you this afternoon >> For the latest breaking coronavirus news as it happens, keep up to date with our live blog. Thank you for reading and stay safe, Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk | 
