Sturgeon announces stricter 'rule of six' for gatherings in Scotland
by Libby Brooks Scotland correspondent from on (#57ZYQ)
First minister says restriction must be followed immediately amid rise in coronavirus cases
Nicola Sturgeon has warned that the pandemic is accelerating again as she introduced a stricter version of Boris Johnson's rule of six" for gatherings in Scotland.
The first minister said the new limit of six people from two households would apply indoors - in houses, in pubs and restaurants - and also outdoors, including in private gardens. She added that she hoped this would reduce transmission and simplify the rules as much as possible.
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