From Monday, pupils over the age of 12 are expected to wear coverings in areas where distancing is not possible.
UK-based life sciences company LumiraDx will make test strips for the small portable machines at its hub in Stirling.
Unite Scotland said it welcomed the move following 'constructive talks' with bosses at the 2 Sisters plant in Coupar Angus.
UK's chief medical officers say 'very few, if any' pupils will come to long-term harm from coronavirus solely by attending school.
Biggest daily increase in Covid-19 infections for more than three months, with 78 of the new cases in Tayside.
Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds were reported to be staying on the north-west coast.
Company says it was left with 'no choice' following impact of coronavirus on tourism.
Workers have been told they no longer have a job due to the furlough scheme coming to an end.
Oldmachar Academy took the decision on Thursday night after consulting with NHS Grampian.
Nicola Sturgeon not expected to make major changes to coronavirus restrictions as country deals with number of clusters.
One West Dunbartonshire parent said he intends to keep his daughter off school.
NHS Tayside confirmed six cases have been linked to Kingspark School in Dundee.
NHS Tayside’s health protection team was made aware of the single case connected to Kingspark School on Tuesday.
One further person is awaiting the results of their test following an outbreak at the 2 Sisters site in Coupar Angus.
Renfrewshire Council said all parents and carers with a child at Todholm Primary School in Paisley would be contacted.
The Coupar Angus factory has temporarily suspended operations after four confirmed cases of coronavirus at the site.
Volunteers described as 'a major part' in efforts to find an effective Covid-19 vaccine.
Michael and Archie Sturrock had been enjoying their break in France when the new rules were announced.
The move follows the success of the 'remote jury' model used by the High Court in Edinburgh.
The First Minister said indoor gatherings are causing concern in the bid to contain the spread of the virus in Scotland.
