Nicola Sturgeon is set to give an update on the coronavirus situation across Scotland later today from the Scottish Parliament.
The First Minister will address MSPs in Holyrood as cases continue to drop following a spike in June and July due to the Delta variant which originated in India.
During the speech the SNP leader is also expected to announce the latest covid figures regarding the number of cases and deaths recorded in the last 24 hours.
Sturgeon will reveal whether Scotland will be able to move out of the Levels System on August 9.
If the country moves out of lockdown then the majority of restrictions will be dropped, however Scots will still be required to wear masks in enclosed spaces.
Here's all you need to know about the statement in the Scottish Parliament today:
What time is the announcement?
The First Minister will speak to MSPs at around 2pm today in the Scottish Parliament.
After making what is expected to be a lengthy speech the SNP leader will take questions from opposition leaders and MSPs from all political parties.
Where can I watch?
The First Minister's big coronavirus announcement will be shown live on the Daily Record Facebook page from 2pm.
Our politics team will also be live blogging the statement.
Scottish Parliament TV is also expected to show the announcement live on the government's website.
BBC One Scotland will air the speech and questions from MSPs from 1.50pm onwards.
What is Sturgeon expected to say?
The biggest announcement the First Minister will make is whether the entire country can move out of the Levels System on August 9 as expected.
Sturgeon will also reveal the latest daily figures and how the country is coping with the pandemic more than a year after it hit the country.
Social distancing measures are also expected to be addressed throughout the speech to MSPs.
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