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Further restrictions on pubs and restaurants and other hospitality could be imposed if fresh evidence shows certain behaviours increase the chance of Covid-19 transmission, the First Minister indicated today.

Speaking at her daily briefing following the announcement that Aberdeen faces renewed restrictions on activities and travel, Nicola Sturgeon said that she wants to see children return to school ahead of pubs and restaurants operating freely.

The First Minister also indicated that fresh restrictions around the use of hospitality businesses may be put in place in the future in order to reduce the risk of the situation in Aberdeen occurring in other parts of Scotland.

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