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Edinburgh Live
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Claire Galloway

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Lothians area jumps by 67 overnight

There are now 1,239 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

The latest Scottish Government figures reveal an increase of 67 from Friday's figure of 1,172 – taking the total to 1,239.

There are also 286 patients in the Lothians with either confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19.

The number of coronavirus patients in the Lothians receiving treatment in intensive care has dropped overnight by two people - from 30 to 28.

In Fife, the number of positive tests has reached 514, while in Forth Valley there are now 451

confirmed cases.

In the whole of Scotland there are now 7,820confirmed positive cases, up 411 from yesterday.

The news comes after the UK Government confirmed lockdown will last for at least another three weeks.

For all of the latest updates on coronavirus in Edinburgh,  visit our breaking news live blog here.

Another way to stay updated is by   joining our new Edinburgh coronavirus news Facebook group.

For the latest guidance on coronavirus from Health Protection Scotland,   click here.

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