First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is expected to give an update on Scotland’s coronavirus status today.
She announced to Twitter on Wednesday her next media briefing is scheduled for today.
It comes after a further 4,234 new cases of Covid were registered across Scotland yesterday.
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What time will the announcement be made at?
Nicola Sturgeon is expected to deliver the briefing live from Parliament in Edinburgh shortly at 12.15pm today, when the covid cases recorded for the day are announced.
These times can change as news breaks in the day, but if there are major changes we will inform the live blog and our socials.
Where can I watch it?
The briefing will be broadcast live on the Scottish Government Twitter page.
You can watch the speech live on Parliament TV here.
You can also follow the FM's announcement as it happens on our live blog.
What is she expected to say?
Speaking on the high number of cases announced on Wednesday, the First Minister wrote on Twitter: "Today’s reported Covid figures show a further increase - however, the vaccination impact is still clear. Vaccines are now doing much of the work we needed heavy restrictions to do in the last wave. And thankfully, we continue to see a much lower burden of serious illness.
"We must care at this stage though, as we still have a significant % of the population not yet fully vaccinated. So, please: Abide by rules - especially on indoor meetings - & follow all health advice; test regularly with LFDs, particularly if you plan to visit someone.
"Please get vaccinated as soon as you can - and make sure you attend for both doses. We are vaccinating just as quickly as supplies, and the clinical advice on timing of 2nd doses, allow. Go to http://nhsinform.scot to check/rearrange appointments if necessary.
"We continue to monitor cases - and, crucially, hospital/ICU numbers - carefully. However, by following all the advice, we all play a part in keeping country safe. Tomorrow’s figures will be published by @scotgov at 2pm as usual. My next media update is scheduled for Friday."
