BREAKING: 'Random customer' took photo of Nicola Sturgeon breaking Covid rules

A “random customer” took the photograph which forced Nicola Sturgeon to apologise for breaking her own rules about mask-wearing, according to the pro-independence owner of the Edinburgh restaurant where the incident happened. [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Dec 28, 2020 Good afternoon, Welcome to your breaking coronavirus update from [The Scotsman](. Today is your very last opportunity to take advantage of our 20% off offer for gift subscriptions. Give the gift of news to a family member or friend for less by using the exclusive code SCOTGIFT20. But hurry - offer ends midnight tonight. [Make the most of this deal here](. 'Random customer' took Nicola Sturgeon photo A random customer took the photograph which forced First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to apologise for breaking her own [coronavirus]( rules. That's according to the pro-independence owner of the Edinburgh restaurant where the First Minister was spotted without a mask. [Find out what he had to say about the incident in our story here.]( What are the rules in level four? The mainland of Scotland went into the toughest Covid restrictions on Boxing Day. But if you need a reminder of what that means, we've put together a refresher of the key rules. From non-essential shops closing, to whether you can meet another household, and what it means for those shielding, [here's a reminder of what you need to know if you're in level four.]( Hundreds more Covid cases recorded There have been a further 740 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours. That's according to the latest figures released this afternoon, which comes on the second day of the three week lockdown aimed at slowing the spread. [Get a full picture of the latest figures here](. More Covid news today - [All you need to know about the new Covid strain]( - [Household mixing at Christmas will come at a cost, says leading medic]( - [Opinion: 'Borders are not just for Christmas']( Thanks for reading and stay safe, Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk ['Random customer' took photo of Nicola Sturgeon not wearing her mask in Edinburgh restaurant]( A “random customer” took the photograph which forced Nicola Sturgeon to apologise for breaking her own rules about mask-wearing, according to the pro-independence owner of the Edinburgh restaurant where the incident happened. [{$escapedtitle}]( [Subscribe to The Scotsman today!]( [Article Image]( [Coronavirus in Scotland: In the last 24 hours another 740 cases have been confirmed in Scotland]( A total of 740 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours in Scotland. [Article Image]( [Christmas Gift Guide 2020: great ideas to delight people of all ages, for all budgets]( We’ve rounded up presents to please everybody, be it a secret Santa gift or a luxury present to spoil your beloved. Here are all of our Christmas gift guides for 2020 in one place. Promoted by The Scotsman [Article Image]( [Coronavirus pandemic is the 'biggest hit to mental health since second world war’, claims psychiatrist]( A leading UK psychiatrist has said the coronavirus pandemic could be the "biggest hit to mental health since the Second World War". [Article Image]( ['Perfect storm' for NHS Scotland should come as 'no surprise' say opposition]( NHS Scotland is in real risk of being overwhelmed as Scottish medics state they are “gravely concerned” that the combination of Covid-19 and the challenging winter period could create a “perfect storm” for the healthcare system. [Article Image]( [Schools could remain closed in January to bring down Covid infection rates - what we know so far]( Pupils could be told to stay home for school for longer than originally planned, as government scientists urge a stricter national lockdown than that seen in November. [View more news]( Please note Due to the unprecedented nature of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic we have launched this new daily newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest official information and advice. How to opt out of these emails We are sending these daily Coronavirus email bulletins in addition to our daily newsletter emails. If you would like to opt out of only these additional Public Interest emails, and continue to receive your regular daily newsletters, please [click here](. You have received this email as you have an account on The Scotsman, published by JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. To manage your individual newsletter preferences with us, please [click here]( and log in to your account. Alternatively you can [update]( your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive from JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, or [unsubscribe]( from all future emails. JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 11499982, having its registered address at 1, King Street, London, England, EC2V 8AU, United Kingdom. We will process your personal data in accordance with our [privacy policy](.