Scotland seeks new financial powers to help fight coronavirus

Jun 25, 2020

Good evening everyone,

It's nearly the weekend, although the glorious weather looks like it will be gone by the time Saturday and Sunday roll around, so hopefully you've been out enjoying the sun and heat today.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has again reminded us to follow the FACTS:

Face coverings in enclosed spaces
Avoid crowded places
Clean hands and surfaces regularly
Two metre distancing; and
Self-isolate and book a test if you have symptoms

Today's key updates...

There have been two more deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland since yesterday
For the second consecutive day, new positive cases have been in single figures
The 'R' number remains between 0.6 and 0.8
Care homes in Scotland free of the virus will be able to accept visitors from July 3

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