| Good afternoon, Welcome to your daily coronavirus briefing from The Scotsman. Thank you for reading. If you value our work keeping the public informed during this crisis, please consider supporting us by taking out a digital subscription from as little as £3 a month. Christmas 'bubbles' likely 'Slight and careful' easing of the Covid-19 rules could happen for a few days over the Christmas period. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said in today's briefing the Scottish Government is still considering the details and discussions are being made about household mixing. Read more about the potential rules over Christmas and what it might mean for you here. Hogmanay restrictions not set to ease Which leads us to Hogmanay, which the Scottish Government has revealed more on this afternoon. People should not expect any "particular relaxations" over the New Year Period, according to Mrs Sturgeon. The Scottish Government "can't do everything," she said, and "Christmas is hard enough". Read more about restrictions to New Year celebrations here. Nicola Sturgeon confirms whether areas will move up a tier The First Minister has confirmed today whether any authority will move up a tier. Concerns had been raised by local businesses around the potential of some areas in the Central Belt being moved to Level 4 - the most severe restriction level. Read more about how your authority is being affected here. More coronavirus news First Minister confirms East Lothian moving to Level 2 How to avoid coronavirus transmission from Christmas cards and parcels - according to scientist How do the three Covid vaccines compare? >> Do not miss the latest coronavirus news, follow our live blog here. Stay safe and have a good week, Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk | 