No easing of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland despite decline in cases

The majority of Scots remain in the first of three weeks of strict measures that have closed all non-essential shops and prevented travel to other areas (Jane Barlow/PA)

No further changes will be made to coronavirus restrictions in Scotland this week despite evidence the virus is in decline, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

East Lothian moved from Level 3 to Level 2 of the Scottish Government’s five-tier system on Tuesday morning but the First Minister told MSPs in the Scottish Parliament this will be the only change.