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The decision to move Moray to level two restrictions has been described as hugely welcome .
The area had been kept in level three over concerns about its infection rate.
However it has dropped in recent days, to under 40 cases per 100,000 people - below the level two threshold of 50.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Moray would move to level two from midnight. Moray Council chief executive Roddy Burns paid tribute to efforts that have been made locally.
Ms Sturgeon said the situation in Moray had improved significantly .
Level two restrictions means pubs and restaurants are allowed to serve alcohol inside until 22:30, and limited numbers of people can socialise indoors.
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Moray to remain in level three on Monday as most of Scotland moves to level two
Updated: May 14, 2021, 5:46 pm
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Moray is to remain in Level three of Scotland’s coronavirus tiered system for at least another week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
The region, which has been plagued by rising cases of Covid-19 in recent weeks, has been kept in the heightened level of restrictions as the rest of mainland Scotland moves to Level 2 from Monday.
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It is disappointing that Covid restrictions will probably not be eased in Moray next week, according to the local council chief executive.
But he said the situation can still be turned around .
A surge of Covid cases in the region has seen the infection rate rise to about 94 cases per 100,000 - well above the 50-case threshold for level two.
Mainland Scotland will move to level two on Monday but Moray is very likely to remain in level three.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said a final decision would be taken later in the week.