A further 1,201 cases of cornavirus have been reported in Scotland with the disease claiming another 82 lives.
Figures for the last 24 hours show six of those deaths occurred in the NHS Ayrshire and Arran health board region.
Scotland's death toll now stands at 5,970 although 7,902 deaths have been registered where COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate up to Sunday, January 24.
Nationally, 1,983 people have the virus in hospital with 142 people in intensive care.
In Ayrshire, where a further 68 people have been diagnosed with the disease, there are 226 Covid patients in hospital which is down three on yesterday's figure.
There remain 17 people in intensive care in the region's hospitals.
Symptoms of coronavirus...
The symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a cough
- a high temperature
- shortness of breath
- a loss of taste and smell
But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus...
- wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
always wash your hands when you get home or into work
use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
If you think you may have the coronavirus, do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone.
