Nicola Sturgeon Covid update RECAP: Scotland is now on the “downward slope” of infections

Nicola Sturgeon is to update MSPs on the latest Covid restrictions in Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is “cautiously optimistic” about Scotland’s coronavirus situation ahead of a statement announcing any changes to restrictions.

The First Minister said the country is “in a better position than I feared we would be before Christmas”, but would not comment on whether she plans to follow Wales with a mass easing of Covid rules.

Ms Sturgeon has chaired a Cabinet meeting this morning and will update Holyrood about the Government’s plans later in the afternoon.

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