Alarming rise in cases puts pressure on ministers to act as Nicola Sturgeon imposes Scotland crackdown
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Swathes of the north of England could see pubs and restaurants restricted within days in a scramble to stem an alarming rise in coronavirus cases, as Nicola Sturgeon announced a nationwide crackdown on indoor drinking in Scotland.
Ministers will meet again on Thursday to try to come to a resolution, along with local leaders, on what harsher measures should be imposed following what Sturgeon described as “short, sharp action” for Scotland.
