The Scottish Government have confirmed that 224 people in the last 24 hours have tested positive for Covid-19.
This is a slight decrease from yesterdays figures of 236 new cases of Covid-19.
A further 21,669 new tests for Covid-19 were conducted that reported results. Of these 1.2% were positive the same as yesterday's 1.2%.
In the last 24 hours no new deaths were reported.
In the last 24 hours 68 people are in hospital with recently confirmed Covid-19.
Figures for the Covid vaccine now stand at 2,883,384 people having received their first dose and 1,450,798 people having received their second.
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Scotland is expected to move to level 2 from May 17, further easing restrictions across the country.
It is hoped that the country will move down to level 1 from June 7 and then later in the month move to level 0.
What changes in level 0?
- Up to eight adults from four households can meet in your home or theirs - and can stay overnight.
- Up to ten adults from four households can meet in an indoor public place like a café, pub or restaurant.
- Up to 15 adults from 15 households outdoors.
- You can travel anywhere in Scotland in levels 0,1 or 2 but must not enter a level 3 or 4 area unless for a permitted reason.
- You can travel anywhere in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands - before you travel you must check the travel rules in those countries.
- You can provide informal childcare.
- Up to 200 people can attend weddings and funerals.
- Tradespeople can carry out any work in your home such as painting.
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What has to remain closed in level 0?
Nightclubs and adult entertainment must remain closed level 0.
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