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Nicholas Keyden

Clap For Carers sees Scots come out in their thousands to thank key workers for eighth week

Thousands of Scots around the country have shown their support for NHS staff and key workers on the coronavirus frontline for the eighth week.

People took to their windows, doorsteps, gardens and balconies in the weekly tradition to thank those fighting the deadly virus.

'Clap for our Carers' took place at 8pm throughout the United Kingdom, as health staff and other key workers continued their amazing effort against Covid-19.

It comes after a similar tribute was paid the last seven weeks, with a number of pipers joining the public as part of the 'Pipe Up! for key workers'.

While others, like residents in Glasgow, banged pots and pans and cheered on come 8pm.

And Nicola Sturgeon tweeted a video from outside her home clapping along with neighbours.

She also included a number of clapping emojis.

A total of 2,007 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland, an increase of 34 since Tuesday.

There are 14,117 positive cases which is an increase of 188.

There are 71 Scots with confirmed or suspected coronavirus currently in  intensive care  units and confirmed or suspected cases in  hospital  are now at 1,480.

Figures were released by the Scottish Government on Wednesday afternoon.

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