Justice secretary Humza Yousaf confirmed defying measures introduced in response to Covid-19 will be a criminal offence.
The blaze in Commercial Street, Macduff, is now being treated as suspicious.
The 30-year-old died within a property in Skene Close, Glasgow, on Saturday.
Police said enquiries are continuing into the attack, which took place in Glasgow on Friday.
Officers from the North Ayrshire priority policing team said it was an 'unprecedented time'.
A search was launched after the 12-year-old disappeared from Paisley.
A 37-year-old woman suffered serious injuries following an incident last Friday.
Police launched an investigation following numerous reports from members of the public, retail and hotel staff in Aberdeen.
Gary Gray, 46, died within a house in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, on Tuesday morning.
Members of the public are being advised not to approach Steven Ross but to contact police immediately.
Police said there was no immediate suggestion that the circumstances were suspicious.
The 68-year-old woman was badly hurt trying to prise her dog away.
Melita Hachey, 30, was last seen in Livingstone Place, Galashiels, last Friday afternoon.
Police said the item was found by a member of the public in Aberdeen on Thursday evening.
The 19-year-old man was attacked in Edinburgh at around 5.50pm on Tuesday.
Abbey Rogan was last seen leaving an address in Kirkcaldy at around 9.45pm on Tuesday.
The 40-year-old male staff member was uninjured, but was left 'in a state of shock'.
The public health approach comes as UK and Scottish governments prepare to host drug summits.
The driver of the vehicle has been taken to hospital following the smash on Monday.
The 37-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
