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Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: The latest updates on Tuesday, April 20
Key Events
- Scotland’s lockdown restrictions to ease on Monday
- Scotland records further 178 Covid cases on Tuesday
- Two further Covid-19 deaths registered
April 26: Funerals and weddings including post-funeral events and receptions can take place with up to 50 people (alcohol permitted).
May 17: Up to 4 people from 2 household can socialise indoors in a private home and up to 6 people from up to 3 households may socialise in an indoors public space.
May 17: Cinemas, theatres, concert halls, music venues, comedy clubs, amusement arcades, and bingo halls can open, subject to capacity constraints.
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