socially distance. In a bid to brighten their summer, kids under 12 will not have to adhere to the two-metre rule outdoors – unless they are in the shielded group – which means they will also be able to hug their aunties, uncles and cousins.Sturgeon also offered some solace for older children aged 12-17 who will still have to socially distance.They will now be allowed to meet up to eight people at a time more than once a day – even if their parents or siblings separately want to meet with different people.She said the clinical risks for young children in developing Covid-19 appear to be relatively low.Do you have a coronavirus related story?