Nicola Sturgeon will give her daily update live today at 12.30pm as the country continues to follow strict lockdown measures. "Progress is real," she says.Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will give a televised address at 5.55pm tonight on BBC One ScotlandShe said moving at different speeds in different parts of the UK on lockdown rules based on good evidence "need not be a cause for confusion" but added "never has the duty on political leaders to communicate clearly been greater".Ms Sturgeon said the "very minor change" to enable exercise more than once a day does not allow people to sunbathe or have a picnic. 'Given how long children have been out of school, some local authorities may opt for a phased return over the first few days.
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she is asked. Ms Sturgeon said: 'A move to phase four would require us to be satisfied that the virus is no longer considered a significant threat to public health.Scotland will remain in phase three, she confirmed, and this could continue beyond the next review point of lockdown in three weeks' time.The First Minister also gave indicative dates for the return of some sectors still in lockdown.These include live events outdoors with physical distancing and restricted numbers from August 24 and organised outdoor contact sports from the same date.Some indoor facilities, such as bingo halls, could also open again on August 24, as well as funfairs and the resumption of driving lessons.She added: 'We don't currently expect to implement any other changes before September 11.