Will Scotland's Covid restriction easing be delayed again? Nicola Sturgeon to update nation

Nicola Sturgeon is going to update the country on the coronavirus pandemic today following the news that Scotland exceeded 4,000 new cases on Thursday – a record high. [View email online]( [Subscribe today]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Jul 2, 2021 [Sam Shedden] Sam Shedden Engagement Editor Good morning, Welcome to [The Scotsman]( newsletter. The weekend is almost upon us but before millions of Scots finish up for the week, [the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will hold an impromptu coronavirus update following the news Scotland exceeded 4,000 new cases]( on Thursday – a record high. Earlier this week Ms Sturgeon urged Scots to act with care and not become complacent as we see as “steep rise” in cases due to the Delta strain of the virus. Check in on our [homepage]( through the day for the very latest [coronavirus]( news. Don't forget to subscribe to The Scotsman from just £3 a month. 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