A business leader has called for a "clear plan to reopen" from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon ahead of the expected statement to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.
Liz Cameron, director and chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said businesses "need to understand" what elements require to be in place before firms can start to plan for a resumption of trading.
She said: "The vaccination roll-out has been significant across Scotland and the UK, and with vaccination milestones being reached, we now need to understand the conditions at which the economy can begin to reopen.
"We understand that setting specific dates can be challenging given the unpredictable nature of the virus. However, businesses need to know the trigger points over the next three months that will deliver the re-opening of the economy."
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She added: "Only a clear plan to reopen will give businesses the confidence to plan, hire and invest.
"Without this, businesses and livelihoods face catastrophe."
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