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Carla Jenkins

2363 new coronavirus cases and one death reported in past 24 hours in Scotland

Scotland recorded 2,363 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, according to the latest data.

One Covid-19 linked death was also recorded but the Scottish Government stressed registry offices are normally closed at the weekend.

Figures published by the government on Sunday show there were 29,419 new tests, of which 8.7% were positive, up from 8.1% the previous day.

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A total of 935 people are in hospital with recently confirmed Covid-19, down eight in 24 hours. Of these, 54 are in intensive care, down seven.

The daily figures also show 4,253,765 people have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccination and 3,861,899 have received a second dose.

Health minister Humza Yousaf also shared the latest government data for the four UK nations with Scotland showing the lowest number of cases per 100,000.

He added: "Cases still too high but going in right direction with Scotland now having the lowest cases/per 100k in UK.

"No complacency, we continue to do everything we can to control transmission."

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