Please register or log in to comment on this article. Nicola Sturgeon is preparing to announce new measures at Holyrood today (Tuesday, September 22) in an attempt to halt the spread of coronavirus across … The First Minister will issue the speech from St Andrew’s House in Edinburgh. Her update comes as another school pupil has tested positive for Covid-19. The First Minister will speak at 12.15pm, with health secretary Jeane Freeman and national clinical director Jason Leitch. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. In her previous coronavirus briefing (on Friday 18 September), Sturgeon said, “The bottom line here is that the virus is on the rise again.”, She explained that while case numbers aren’t rising as fast as they were back in March, they “are rising quite rapidly.”. Some changes – such as the reopening of schools – have gone ahead, while others have been held back until later in the phase. I might not blame you for not wanting to be told what to do by a politician, but please understand and believe me when I say that this is vital.". This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Asked about a lockdown, to close pubs and restaurants, Sturgeon said she would consider using powers coming to the Government that would allow her to do that "responsibly" if necessary. The First Minister has … ©JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Nicola Sturgeon is due to announce any further changes to lockdown restrictions at her coronavirus briefing today (Sept 10) – including whether Scotland is … Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. Nicola Sturgeon: 'I'm finding it much harder to cope with Covid', Coronavirus in Scotland RECAP: Pubs and restaurants in central belt to close and National 5 exams off. Want to join the conversation? There have been no further deaths, and the confirmed increase in cases marks a rise of 56 since yesterday. As cases of the virus continue to rise, Scotland could be faced with tighter restrictions in a bid to control the virus. A Gannett Company. NICOLA Sturgeon is set to address the nation tonight amid the global coronavirus pandemic. Ms Sturgeon will formally announce the latest review of lockdown restrictions to the Scottish Parliament around 12.20pm. From 28 September, people in England could face fines of up to £10,000 for failing to self isolate. Nicola Sturgeon will be making a televised speech to the nation tonight. The First Minister is expected to give a live televised speech to the people of Scotland, as the country's number of cases rise to 322. She said, “I think what you need to do is look at what are the obstacles in somebody’s way who wants to self isolate, wants to do the right thing but may have difficulties in doing so. It’s expected that the First Minister will address the potential of a second coronavirus lockdown in Scotland. The app alerts users if they have been in close contact with another user who has tested positive for the virus. Nicola Sturgeon LIVE: Five new deaths | 1,027 new cases, Coronavirus in Scotland RECAP: Pubs and restaurants in Central Belt to close and National 5 exams off. There are a few ways to watch the First Minister’s live speech. The First Minister always begins her coronavirus briefings by stating the total number of positive cases reported in Scotland. Freeman added that she wanted to avoid “penalising” people on “fragile, zero-hour contracts” and low wages. The First Minister is expected to give a live televised speech to the people of Scotland, as the country's number of cases rise to 322. The First Minister might also discuss the possibility of large fines for those who fail to self isolate, after Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman revealed to Politics Scotland that the topic was “under discussion.”. Nicola Sturgeon update: what time today is the First Minister’s speech - and will she announce a circuit-breaker lockdown? She said: “I know that there will be some of you who might be wanting to head out to the pub for a final night out or looking forward to a meal out with friends, but my guidance to you is clear and crystal clear, please do not do this. Speaking earlier at today's Scottish Government briefing, the First Minister pleaded with Scots to stay away from pubs and restaurants. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The Protect Scotland app from NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect is a free, mobile app designed to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Nicola Sturgeon is due to announce any further changes to lockdown restrictions at her coronavirus briefing today (Sept 10) – including whether Scotland is to reduce the number of people who can meet in groups as part of efforts to curb the spread of the virus. “One of those will be financial difficulties, so there needs to be an extension to ensure that we can offer financial support before you start talking about punishing people for not doing something that they want to do.”. NICOLA Sturgeon is set to address the nation tonight amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The First Minister will issue the speech from St Andrew’s House in Edinburgh. “We’re carefully reviewing existing guidance and regulation, as well as considering what new steps may be necessary to keep Covid under control.”. Speaking on Wednesday, Ms Sturgeon said: “We can’t rule out the need to make changes to the number of people allowed to gather together like those that were announced for England. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. But she has warned this week that it may not be possible to proceed with some relaxations, given the rise in case numbers. Alternatively, the briefing will also be broadcast live at the same time on the Scottish government Twitter page, which you can still watch even if you don’t have a Twitter account. Sturgeon will also likely urge viewers to download the Protect Scotland app, which surpassed a million downloads on Thursday 17 September. While the speech will not be shown on the main BBC One Scotland channel, you will be able to watch it at 12:15pm on the local BBC Scotland channel, which can be accessed via BBC iPlayer. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Follow the speech as it is given in full on our Live Blog HERE. The last phase three review led to indoor sports courts, gyms and swimming pools being allowed to reopen from August 31. ©Copyright 2001-2020. “You must not consider this vital health advice to be merely optional. Nicola Sturgeon gives update on coronavirus clusters in Scotland Nicola Sturgeon will make a coronavirus announcement today. In Scotland the current advice is no more than eight people, from three different households can meet indoors – whereas up to 15 people from five households can meet up outside. Sturgeon's address will take place tonight at 6pm on STV. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. The speech will take place at 12:15pm today, Monday 21 September 2020. Now, let me say candidly and frankly that I know people don't like to be told what to do by politicians and in normal times. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. While Sturgeon has said that “no one wants to see another full-scale lockdown”, she has indicated that stricter restrictions might have to be introduced. This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). For more information on the phase two briefing on 18 June 2020 click here. Published from its offices at 200 Renfield Street Glasgow and printed in Scotland by Newsquest (Herald & Times) a division of Newsquest Media Group Ltd, registered in England & Wales with number 01676637 at Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe HP10 9TY – a Gannett company. ©JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Scotland entered into phase three of the route map out of lockdown after the July 9 review – but restrictions have been lifted in stages. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. Scientists advising the UK Government have agreed that social measures in place to tackle the spread of the virus may need to last for most of a year, at least. The speech will take place at 12:15pm today, Monday 21 September 2020. Her comments came after the figures showed the average number of cases being reported over the past seven days had increased to 155 a day, up from 52 a day three weeks ago. Nicola Sturgeon will make her speech at 12.30pm and this can be streamed live from the Scottish Government Twitter or watched on several news channels, including BBC Scotland. And with Prime Minister Boris Johnson having announced that people in England “must not meet socially in groups of more than six” from Monday, with cases of coronavirus currently rising in Scotland, the First Minister had already warned her latest review was “likely to take a very cautious approach”. Various areas across Scotland have already seen local lockdown restrictions, such as East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City and Aberdeen. This is everything you need to know, from what she might say to when the broadcast begins and how you can watch at home. At her last review of lockdown Ms Sturgeon had indicated that sports stadia and some other venues that have remained closed may be able to reopen again from September 14. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is scheduled to give her latest coronavirus briefing later today (Mon 21 Sep) as cases begin to surge in Scotland. 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