Nicola Sturgeon starts today’s coronavirus briefing

8,450 confirmed cases of coronavirus (an increase of 263)

915 deaths after a positive coronavirus test (Increase of 12)

FM says “help is available” for people needing health accessing food. More money is being made available in grants. People who are shielding - staying at home for 12 weeks - can access free weekly deliveries of food

National helpline no is 0800 111 4000

140,000 school pupils are being provided with free school meals still. Extra funding announced for the third sector to deliver food to those in need.

FM says no one should go without food. Contact local authority or call 0800 111 4000 - “no one should have to worry about access to food” whether it’s difficulties with money or getting out.

FM on school closures - Scottish government is publishing support for carers and parents educating at home. Money for closing the attainment gap can be redirected for disadvantaged families with kids at home. Says she’s not expecting people to recreate the classroom

FM will outline “framework” for ending lockdown towards the end of the week, but stresses this will NOT outline what measures will be lifted and when. Says we’re looking at restrictions and social distancing “for a while to come”.

Interim CMO Gregor Smith stressing that he wants anyone who notices anything medically concerning to still contact their GP. Specifically talking about cancer symptoms - “if it was urgent before covid 19 it remains urgent now”

Chief nursing officer encourages parents of young children to keep immunising children. They may be invited into practises or vaccinations could happen at home.