7.49pm – ScotRail’s warning to passengers
ScotRail has fired a warning to passengers after used tissues have been found on train tables and seats.
Staff have been left to pick up after people, which the train operator said “isn’t fair on anyone”.
The operator said: “We’re seeing numerous reports from crews of dirty tissues being left on tables and seats. This isn’t fair on anyone.
“Our Train Presentation teams regularly clean our bins – inside and out – so please use them.”
7.40pm – Rangers player tests positive for coronavirus
Rangers defender Ross McCrorie – who is currently out on loan – has tested positive for coronavirus.
The 22-year-old, who is on the books at Portsmouth this season, is the fifth player at the English League One side to be diagnosed with Covid-19.
7pm – Campsites and caravan parks to close to visitors
Campsites and caravan and holiday parks are to close to visitors in response to the spread of coronavirus.
Rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing made the announcement on Tuesday after a raft of sweeping measures were introduced by the UK Government.
Under the new plans, parks will close immediately to new arrivals and those occupying holiday homes or lets will be instructed to return home.
6.12pm – Coronavirus powers will be brought in immediately
Holyrood will act immediately to bring in new powers to clamp down on gatherings and shut down non-essential businesses that open up in the coronavirus outbreak.
The UK Coronavirus Bill is expected to gain royal assent on Wednesday, with MSPs unanimously passing a legislative consent motion in support of it on Tuesday.
The Scottish Parliament, which is now sitting only only one day each week, will have 28 days to approve the introduction of the powers.
Scotland’s Constitutional Relations Secretary Mike Russell confirmed the Scottish Government will act to introduce the new powers as soon as emergency legislation at Westminster is passed.
He also pledged their use will be kept under constant review, in line with scientific advice.
Mr Russell told MSPs: “We have now taken the decision, as part of our response, to commence upon royal assent the powers within the Bill, which will ensure that all necessary enforcement action can be taken to implement social distancing and restriction on gatherings, events and operation of business activity without further delay.”
6pm – Pupils’ coursework will not be marked this year
Coursework completed by senior school pupils in Scotland will not be marked due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has said.
The move applies to those sitting Higher and Advanced Higher courses and follows the cancellation of exams this year and the closure of most schools to all but the children of key workers.
Completed coursework can still be used by teachers and lecturers to help them estimate grades.
The decision was taken after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s address on Sunday, in which she instructed young people who still have coursework to complete not to attend school.
SQA chief executive Fiona Robertson said current public health advice “has meant that we have had to make some really difficult decisions about coursework”.
She said: “This means that for this year, schools and colleges are not required to submit learner coursework for marking, in Higher and Advanced Higher courses.”
5.43pm – Helicopter view shows vacant Buchanan Street in Glasgow
10.34am – Public warned over bogus services during coronavirus pandemic
Police Scotland is warning the public to be wary of strangers offering false services during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Across the UK scammers are setting up fake websites to sell products and offer so-called cures or testing kits, as well as requesting donations to help victims.
Chief superintendent David Duncan said: “Don’t give people money or your bank details if they come to your door and offer to do shopping for you if you don’t know them. And never give your debit or credit card and PIN to anyone.
“If you are self-isolating, let friends and family know and if in doubt about anyone offering services at your door, step back and take a few minutes to contact them for advice.”
10.15am – Fife Council closes all recycling centres with immediate effect
This applies to all centres:
• Closed – Cowdenbeath
• Closed – Cupar
• Closed – Dalgety Bay
• Closed – Dunfermline
• Closed – Glenrothes
• Closed – Kirkcaldy
• Closed – Ladybank
• Closed – Lochgelly
• Closed – Methil
• Closed – Pittenweem
• Closed – St. Andrews
10.07am – Winged Foot golf club preparations for US Open halted as course closes
The venue for June’s US Open has been closed indefinitely, with a decision on the staging of the tournament expected next month.
9.40am – Police won’t hesitate to use new powers to enforce lockdown
Police will not hesitate to use new powers which are to be brought in to enforce the coronavirus lockdown, Police Scotland’s Chief Constable has said.
Under strict new measures, people will only be allowed to leave home for a limited number of reasons, while non-essential shops have been told to close and public gatherings of more than two people are banned.
Nicola Sturgeon said that police are to be given powers to fine those who breach the new measures, with the new powers expected to be introduced later in the week.
Police Scotland Chief Constable Iain Livingstone said that in the meantime, officers will rely on people complying with what they are asked to do, but warned people against disobeying the advice.
9.30am – Lidl to install cough and sneeze proof checkout screens in all stores
The safety measure will see thousands of screens rolled out in supermarkets across the country in order to protect Lidl colleagues and customers.
9am – UK children can visit separated parents during lockdown
UK cabinet minister Michael Gove clarified details after being asked to provide more information on the government guidelines announced on Monday night.
6.45am – Scottish Government demands Covid-19 help for self-employed
In a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak, economy secretary Fiona Hyslop and finance Secretary Kate Forbes demanded the Jobs Retention Scheme be expanded to the self-employed.
6.30am – Lockdown is under way as Scots told to stay at home
People have been ordered to stay at home and will only be allowed to leave for shopping for basic necessities or for exercise.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said as of Monday night Britons will only be able to go out for exercise once a day under the draconian measures.
Gatherings of two of more people are banned, except for members of your own household. People should go to the shops for essentials like food or medicine as infrequently as possible, the PM said, and should not go out to see friends or family members who do not live at their house.
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