Nicola Sturgeon has announced that a number of coronavirus restrictions will be lifted in Scotland next week.
The First Minister spoke in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday (January 18) where she confirmed a number of measures brought in to tackle the omicron wave will be removed.
Last week the FM had stated that the limitations on outdoor gatherings would be removed, with restrictions in indoor settings such as hospitality and entertainment to remain.
However, with the pandemic now taking a "much more positive course", Nicola Sturgeon confirmed a large proportion of the remaining rules will be removed.
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These include social-distancing rules, the closure of nightclubs and table service in hospitality venues.
Speaking at Holyrood, the FM said: "The remaining statutory measures introduced in response to Omicron are as follows; limits on attendance at indoor public events; the requirement for 1 metre physical distancing between different groups in indoor public places; the requirement for table service in hospitality premises serving alcohol on the premises; and the closure of nightclubs.
"Given the improving situation - and as I said last week we hoped to be able to do - I can confirm today that all of these measures will be lifted from next Monday, 24 January.
"We will also from Monday remove the guidance advising adults against non- professional indoor contact sports, so that these can resume as normal.
"And from Monday we will also lift the guidance asking people to stick to a 3 household limit on indoor gatherings."
However, with omicron transmission rates still high in the population, the FM asked the public to still "remain cautious" in their social interactions "at this stage."
Working from home is set to continue until the beginning of February, when a "phased return" will be introduced, added the FM.
However, a number of smaller restrictions will remain in place that had been introduced before the omicron wave began in Scotland.
Explaining the continuing rules, Sturgeon continued: "The baseline mitigation measures that were in place before Omicron - and the requirement for businesses, service providers and places of worship to take reasonable measures to minimise the spread of coronavirus on their premises - will be retained at this stage to help keep Covid contained as this wave recedes.
"That means face coverings must still be worn in public indoor settings and on public transport.
"Businesses and other organisations should continue to have regard to guidance, and take reasonable steps to minimise the spread of Covid.
"And hospitality premises should continue to collect contact details for customers –which is important for the effective operation of Test & Protect.
"In addition, the Covid certification scheme will continue to apply for now to large indoor and outdoor events, and to late night venues - all settings where transmission risks can be higher."
You can find all of the latest information from Sturgeon's update on our LIVE blog here.
