Scotland’s route out of lockdown will come in stages, with the country’s stay-at-home order set to end on 5 April, followed weeks later by a return to a system of levels.

Unveiling the plan, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish Parliament that, at present, there is “limited scope” to ease restrictions.

But she said the Scottish government would be able to give more details in mid-March on how restrictions will be eased from the end of April onwards.

Under the plans she announced on Tuesday, Ms Sturgeon said Scotland’s lockdown would be eased in three stages over the next two months – with each stage separated by at least three weeks.

These are:

15 March

5 April

26 April

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