Rise in cases may \'put brakes\' on Scots lockdown easing

Rise in cases may 'put brakes' on Scots lockdown easing

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A rise in coronavirus cases could see the Scottish government "put the brakes" on further changes to lockdown restrictions, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

A total of 146 new cases of the virus were reported on Monday.

The first minister said the continued rise must be taken "really seriously".

The restrictions will be reviewed on Thursday, but Ms Sturgeon said it was unlikely Scotland would move to the next phase in her government's route map out of lockdown.

And she said a "resurgence" of cases could see restrictions being reimposed.

An average of 152 positive tests have been recorded each day over the past week - compared to 14 per day six weeks ago.

However, this has not yet resulted in a spike in hospital admissions, with 256 people currently being treated for Covid-19.

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