Nicola Sturgeon has not ruled out changing elite exemption rules for sport in Scotland if coronavirus protocols are not strictly adhered to by clubs. The First Minister's latest comments come prior to second round fixtures in the Scottish Cup and five Scottish Premiership ties taking place this weekend. Jason Leitch, Scotland's clinical director, also urged clubs and players to remain vigilant amid a surge in Covid-19 cases nationwide. "However they must have very strong mitigations in place to do so, both for travel and for competing. "For now, professional sport remains exempt and they can travel - but they have to still be careful.

Source: Sky sports January 08, 2021 17:12 UTC