Scotland announces new Covid-19 measures

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced further Covid-19 measures that include limiting the number of people who can gather at events.

From December 26, for a three week period, capacity at outdoor events including football matches will be limited to 500.

Indoor seated events will be limited to 100 people, outdoor events have a 200 limit.

Large scale Hogmanay events, a Scottish New Year’s Eve tradition, have been cancelled.