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Welcome to your afternoon coronavirus briefing from The Scotsman.

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The Scottish areas with the highest Covid rates

The latest weekly data shows the areas in Scotland with the highest numbers of new coronavirus cases.

They are the places which had the most new positive tests between March 6 and March 12.

Is your area on this list? Find out here.

You can also see the areas with the lowest coronavirus rates here.

When is everything reopening?

Nicola Sturgeon has given a major update to Scotland's way out of lockdown this week. 

The First Minister provided dates for key moments - including the end of stay at home, reopening of shops, restaurants, hairdressers, and pubs. 

Here's everything you need to know:

• This is when all children will go back to school
• This is when pubs and restaurants will be allowed to reopen
• This is when gyms and leisure centres will return
• This is when live events like gigs and theatre will be back 
• This is when hairdressers and barbers will reopen
• This is when non-essential shops can open their doors again

Thank you for reading and stay safe,

Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk