Nicola Sturgeon is set to update Scotland on the current coronavirus situation as concerns over the new Omicron variant continue to grow.
The First Minister is expected to address the number of new Omicron variant cases identified throughout Scotland over the last 24 hours.
It comes after it was announced that nine new cases have now been found in Scotland, a rise of three since the previous day.
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf explained that there are now five cases in Lanarkshire, four in Greater Glasgow - up from the six across the two areas announced on Monday.
Here's everything you need to know about today's update...
What time Nicola Sturgeon's statement?
The First Minister is expected to address the national from Holyrood at around 2.20pm today following topical questions.
Nicola Sturgeon's speech will last around 20 minutes and is to be followed by questioned from MSPs in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon.
How can I watch it?
Nicola Sturgeon's speech will be broadcast live on the Scottish Parliament TV channel, it can be viewed here.
You can also view the speech on the Scottish Parliament official Facebook page as well as our Daily Record Facebook page here.
If you're out and about or sitting at your desk then it can be followed on our live covid blog.
The BBC Scotland channel will have a special programme for the statement which starts at 2.15pm.
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