Scots urged to ‘stay on your guard’ as virus cases hit highest number in weeks

Coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon has warned easing lockdown restrictions must not lead to Scots letting down their guard, as she revealed the highest number of new cases of the virus for three weeks.

Speaking at the Scottish Government’s daily coronavirus briefing on Friday, the First Minister said 18 people have tested positive for Covid-19 since Wednesday- taking the total to 18,333.