NICOLA Sturgeon is expected to announce major lockdown changes at her Covid briefing today.
Here's all you need to know:
When will it take place?
The First Minister is expected to address the nation at 12.15pm.
📺 There will be a @scotgov COVID update at 12.15pm today when I will set out the next steps in easing restrictions and returning to more normality. Please tune in if you can.
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) May 11, 2021
Where can I watch it?
Coverage will be screened live on the Scottish Government's twitter account.
It will also be broadcast live on BBC One Scotland and iPlayer.
What will be announced?
Nicola Sturgeon is to give further details on the easing of Covid restrictions in Scotland as the country reaches another significant step towards its exit from lockdown.
The First Minister, who is to address the nation on Tuesday, is expected to confirm and outline further details of how and when restrictions can be lifted across Scotland.
It is also possible that the First Minister could announce that people in Scotland will be able to travel to some foreign destinations without the need to quarantine on their return.
It will be part of a traffic lights system, similar to that in England, and will come into effect on 24 May.
Countries are to be classified as green, amber and red and a review will take place every four weeks.
What will Scots be able to do in level 2 restricted areas?
All council areas in Scotland, with the possible exception of Moray, are expected to move from level three to at least level two from Monday, May 17.
The change in restrictions coincides with the news that the Covid-19 alert level in the UK has been downgraded after a "consistent" fall in cases, hospital admissions and deaths.
The four chief medical officers of the UK have said the threat level should be lowered from "level 4" to "level 3", thanks to the success of the vaccination programme and social distancing restrictions.
READ MORE: Here’s what you can and cannot do as Scotland enters Level 2 lockdown next week
These changes will include, but are not limited to, being able to meet inside a home, drinking alcohol inside a pub or restaurant, the reintroduction of adult contact sports and meeting eight people from eight households outdoors.
The maximum number of people who can meet indoors socially in a home is four which can be from two households, including for overnight stays.
Staycations will be permitted with travel restrictions lifted and tourist accommodation will reopen.
However, socialising rules must still apply.
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