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Jenny Foulds

Coronavirus latest: All SQA exams in West Dunbartonshire cancelled

West Dunbartonshire's SQA school exams are cancelled due to the coronavirus breakout.

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills John Swinney made the announcement in Parliament today.

Mr Swinney said: "This is the first time this has happened since 1888.

"Through two world wars, we have never had to cancel exams before.

"The 2020 cohort can hold their heads high but I do understand that they will be very worried.

"A certification model will be based on course work, assessment of estimated grades and prior attainment so that pupils are not disadvantaged going forward.

"This shows the unprecedented nature of what we are facing."

It comes as coronavirus deaths doubled overnight, from three to six.

The number of positive cases in Scotland spiked to 266, an increase of 39.

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