covid briefing later today as cases continue to surge across the country. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced earlier this week that restrictions could be reimposed if positive tests rise following the lifting of restrictions.
Reintroducing physical distancing measures is just one rule that could be put in place by the government to halt the rise in cases.
The Scottish Government announced yesterday that 4,925 people returned positive tests over the last 24-hour period. Since the pandemic struck Scotland in March last year it was the second highest daily rate with the highest coming the day before.