Deputy First Minister said. John Swinney said the country will be in phase four despite saying just over a week ago it is “impossible” even to consider normal full-time learning for pupils by August 11.
Swinney said the number of infections has plummeted, allowing quicker progress, including his dramatic shift yesterday away from part-time schooling.
It comes a day after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon hinted she will be able to speed up the route of lockdown. She is expected to give more details at the Scottish Parliament today.
Swinney, on BBC Radio Scotland, said: “We’ve seen a sustained reduction in the level of infection in society and rapid progress being able to be made in the relaxation of lockdown because of compliance by members of.