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The cluster was linked to bars in the city
A local lockdown in Aberdeen will be extended for another week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
The restrictions were imposed two weeks ago after a spike in Covid-19 cases in the city.
Pubs and restaurants were shut and restrictions were placed on travel and visits to other households.
Ms Sturgeon said the lockdown was having an impact - but that it was "not yet safe" to lift the restrictions.
She said it was hoped restrictions could start to be eased next Wednesday for some businesses, such as cafes.
Aberdeen City Council said it did not support the continuation of the lockdown.
Ms Sturgeon said 15 of the 50 new cases in Scotland on Wednesday were in the Grampian area.
There have now been 398 cases since 26 July in Grampian, 226 of which have been associated with the Aberdeen cluster.
The first minister also announced a £1m support fund for Aberdeen, with grants of up to £1,500 available for hospitality businesses.
The current restrictions, which apply to 228,000 people in Aberdeen, are:
bars, cafes, restaurants and pubs are closed no travel more than five miles for leisure or holidays no travel to the city for leisure or to visit friends and family, even if you live in Aberdeenshire no indoor visits with other households visiting suspended for most hospitals
