FM Nicola Sturgeon today set out the latest on Scotland's route out of lockdown. Here's the quick summary:
Speaking to Parliament she said :

"I am not able to indicate, today, a move from phase 3 of our route map out of lockdown to phase 4. We will remain, for now, in phase 3 and I must give notice today that this may well be the case beyond the next review point too."
"For us to move to phase 4, we would have to be satisfied that the virus is no longer considered a significant threat to public health. As today’s figures have demonstrated, and as has been confirmed to me in advice from the Chief Medical Officer, this is definitely not the case"
"Today’s update therefore sets out which phase 3 restrictions will be changed in the coming weeks, while other necessary restrictions remain in place. This has involved some difficult and delicate decisions."
"The figures we have been reporting in recent weeks show that incidence and prevalence of the virus continue to be at low levels in Scotland as a whole. The range for our R number has recently increased, and our most recent estimates suggest that it could currently be above 1”
“We are also recording more positive cases than three weeks ago. When we last reviewed the lockdown measures, we had recorded 14 new cases a day, on average, over the previous week. We are now recording 52 new cases a day on average.”
“We are also now dealing with a significant cluster in Coupar Angus, linked to a 2 Sisters food processing plant. 43 cases have been identified so far as part of that outbreak. This number will almost certainly grow.”
"Given the nature and potential scale of this outbreak, we are considering carefully and urgently whether further restrictions are necessary."
"In addition, there are several cases linked to schools which are worth noting. A total of 8 adults at Kingspark school in Dundee have tested positive, which has prompted the decision to temporarily close that school."
"In addition, the number of cases in the cluster in north east Glasgow now stands at 16. There is also a separate but linked cluster of 9 cases in Coatbridge. "
"A number of the cases in these clusters are school children, although there is no evidence they contracted the virus in school. And Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board are carrying out contact tracing around several other schools in Glasgow. "
"there were 12 new cases in Grampian yesterday. On the latest figures available, a total of 407 cases have been identified in the Grampian Health Board area since the 26th of July. "
“There is evidence that the original cluster of cases linked to Aberdeen pubs is coming under control, but in recent days we have continued to see new cases which do not seem to be linked to that first cluster. "
“Because of that, restrictions in Aberdeen have been extended, but will be reviewed again on Sunday, with a view to setting out - if possible - a firm timetable for lifting the restrictions.”
“The clusters and new cases highlight a continued need for caution – especially since our priority continues to be to keep schools open."
“Two major risk factors have stood out in reports of recent clusters. As we expected, indoor hospitality - bars and restaurants – is one. The other is social events and gatherings in people’s homes.”
“Understanding the risks of these indoor settings, has also made us think carefully about further changes and the need to ensure rigorous compliance with guidance.”
“On balance, taking account of the different harms that COVID and the restrictions imposed to tackle it are inflicting on the country, we have decided that the re-openings pencilled in for 24 August can proceed.”
“I must stress though that such re-opening should only happen when the appropriate guidance covering that activity or setting has been implemented.”
“We will also monitor the impact carefully and, as with everything else, we will not hesitate to re-impose restrictions should that prove necessary.”
“The 24 August changes include some outdoor live events - with physical distancing, enhanced hygiene and restricted numbers. "
From 24 August: “Organized outdoor contact sports will also resume for people of all ages. However for outdoor coaching sessions, there will be a cap of 30 on the total number of people who can be coached at any one time. "
From 24 August: “Driving lessons will resume.”
From 24 August: “And indoor face to face advice services - for example Citizens Advice – can also open to provide financial advice when necessary.”
From 24 August: “We have given particularly careful consideration to premises like bingo halls. These share some similarities with indoor hospitality. It is therefore of the utmost importance that guidance is strictly adhered to and we will be monitoring that carefully.”
On the reopening of gyms, swimming pools, and indoor sports courts, FM said: “Three weeks ago, I indicated that they could reopen from 14 September. "
“I am now able confirm that those facilities can reopen - subject to guidance being in place - from 31 August. “
On 31 August: “indoor sports courts - which include dance studios and gymnastics - it is worth stressing that for people aged 12 and over, the reopening on this date applies to non-contact activity only."
“We hope that further changes will be possible from Monday 14 September, in line with what is currently set out in our routemap. "
"However, I must stress these possible changes are at this stage indicative only.

"And given the volatility we face in transmission of the virus, there is a very real possibility that these plans will change."
"we hope that from 14 September, sports stadia will be able to reopen, though only for limited numbers of spectators and with strict physical distancing in place. "
"Some professional sports events may be arranged for spectators before then - with Scottish Government agreement - to test the safety of any new arrangements."
"We also hope that from 14 September, indoor contact sports activities can resume for people aged 12 and over."
"we hope that entertainment sites and cultural venues - such as theatres and live music venues - will be able to reopen from that date too, but with strict physical distancing in place. To facilitate that, these venues can open for preparation and rehearsals from 24th of August."
"we hope that from 14 September, wedding and civil partnership receptions and funeral wakes will be able to take place with more attendees than at present, although numbers will remain restricted. "
"We are not yet setting a date for the reopening of non-essential call centres and offices. We will review this again at the next review point."
"Our conclusion is that a return to working in offices - unless that work is essential and cannot be completed at home - presents too great a risk at this time. "
"The impact it could have on community transmission would also make it more difficult to keep schools open."
"I know people will ask why their kids can go to school but they cannot go to their office. That may seem like an inconsistency."
"However that logic is back-to-front. It is because you cannot go to the office – and because of the other restrictions we are keeping in place – that we are able to send kids back to school."
"If we opened everything up, the overall impact would be too great. The virus would get away from us - and we would, in all likelihood, be forced to reintroduce restrictions none of us want to see. "
"I am grateful to the many pubs, restaurants and cafes who have opened responsibly - and who have gone to great lengths to stick to our rules and guidance on ventilation, hygiene, face masks, contact details and physical distancing. Their efforts are hugely appreciated."
"However we also know that not all hospitality businesses have implemented the guidance effectively.

We therefore intend to strengthen the power of local authorities to act in these circumstances."
"We intend to give local authorities the power to act in respect of individual, specific premises that are breaching guidelines and risking transmission of the virus."
"This power would enable local authorities either to close such premises - or to impose conditions on their opening - where they deem that is necessary for the purpose of preventing, protecting against, or controlling the spread of infection. "
"The second area we have been looking at is indoor social events, like house parties."
"We know that large house parties pose a very real and significant risk of clusters and outbreaks.

"So - for use in cases of flagrant breach and as a last resort - we intend to give the police powers of enforcement to break up and disperse large indoor gatherings."
"We believe that both of these new powers are necessary to continue to suppress the virus.

"We will lay regulations next week and intend that they will come into force next Friday 28 August."
"The last three weeks have given us mixed news. We have seen a rise in new cases, and a number of clusters across the country. We have also, regrettably, had to re-impose some restrictions in Aberdeen."
"But we still have low numbers of new cases overall. We have very low levels of hospital admissions.

"And we have strong and growing evidence that our test and protect teams are working well."
"We are still making progress.

"But we cannot take this progress for granted, especially if we are to keep our schools open; keep businesses and services open; and retain our ability to socialize and meet up in small groups. "
"Government must and will take the lead - we make difficult decisions, we draft guidance, we propose laws – but we cannot control COVID on our own.

"We are all dependent on the choices made by each and every person in the country. "
"I have spoken before about the importance of love and solidarity in how we all deal with this pandemic. I know that it is hard – especially after 5 months - but sticking to these rules is an expression of our care for each other."
"But if all of us stick with the FACTS, we can continue to suppress the virus; we can keep schools and services open - and we can think about easing more restrictions in the future. "
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