Following reports of recent clusters indoor hospitality settings such as bars and restaurant, the First Minister has announced new legislation for local authorities to be given the power to act in respect of individual, specific premises that are breaching guidelines and risking transmission of the virus.
In addition, the Scottish Government intends to give the police new powers to break up and disperse large indoor gatherings.
Regulations will be laid next week with the intention they come into force on Friday 28 August.