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Nicola Sturgeon warned the Scots that it is “highly unlikely” that the existing blocking rules will be relaxed in a review later today.
The Prime Minister is required by law to update the MSPs every three weeks on whether the life restrictions are having a positive impact on the fight against coronavirus.
But the SNP leader hinted yesterday that the public shouldn’t expect any loosening of the rules this time.
Instead, it is expected to outline stricter laws on the use of face coverings and discuss options for reopening the hotel industry by the end of the month.
MSPs are also likely to question the government about whether a travel ban is being considered in the areas of the health board most affected.
With Holyrood on its October recess, the lockdown update will be delivered during a rare virtual session of parliament.
It occurs when the number of Scots testing positive for Covid-19 is more than 1,000 each day this week.
In his daily press conference yesterday, Sturgeon said it was “highly unlikely that he would announce any changes or loosening of the current rules on family reunions.”
But he added that he would “say a little more to parliament about the new rules on face covers and our options once the current two-week period of additional restrictions ends on October 25.”
Under existing lockdown rules, there is a national ban on indoor social gatherings, which means that Scots should not invite anyone into their home.
The Prime Minister yesterday asked Celtic and Rangers fans to follow the rules ahead of Saturday’s Old Firm game.
He made a specific request to football fans to consider escaping from Glasgow’s pub blockade so that the big game would stay at home.
The Prime Minister made a grim appeal when she asked people to “carefully consider” whether to travel in or out of the five lockdown areas in central Scotland and parts of England as the school holidays approach.
She said: “If you were thinking of going to Blackpool and you haven’t booked, please don’t go. Please do not travel to Blackpool this weekend to see the Old Firm game. “
“Even more specifically, because we know this is a problem and I want to be very clear about it – don’t travel to Blackpool this weekend to watch the Old Firm game in a pub.”
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