Scotland to lift most remaining legal COVID restrictions next week

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FILE PIC: Scotland will lift most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions next Monday. /Xinhua

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland will lift most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions next Monday.

Scotland's first minister said the move on 9 August will see nightclubs reopen, sports stadia and concert venues welcoming full capacity crowds, and social distancing coming to an end.

Ms Sturgeon has already confirmed face coverings in shops and on public transport will remain mandatory for "some time to come".

Every part of Scotland moved to Level 0 last month, which meant more people could gather in groups and the opening hours of hospitality businesses could be extended.

The announcement comes after Ms Sturgeon's Cabinet considered the latest COVID data on Tuesday morning.

The Scottish Parliament was virtually recalled from its summer recess to hear the result of these discussions.

(With input from agencies)