| Good afternoon, Welcome to your breaking coronavirus news bulletin brought to you by The Scotsman. We've been working throughout this crisis to make sure the public stays informed. If you would like to support us, please consider taking out a subscription from just £3 a month. Nicola Sturgeon places 11 council areas in tier four restrictions The First Minister made a major announcement today, with confirmation that west of Scotland areas, including Greater Glasgow, Clyde and Lanarkshire, will move from tier three to tier four this Friday as Scotland continue to battle with coronavirus. Read what Nicola Stugeon had to say regarding the decision. Tier four restrictions explained With tier four restrictions coming into place for the first time since the new system was introduced, it is important to know what these rules mean for you and your loved ones. Read our explainer on the rules and restrictions of tier four. More headlines from today Watch the daily brief as it happens You can now watch the Scottish government's daily briefing live on our website. Hear the latest updates as they happen and read all our analysis on the events as they unfold via our live blog. Thank you for reading, Stay smiling and stay safe. Graham Falk Graham.Falk@jpimedia.co.uk | 
