A further 156 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Scotland while the nation's death toll has also increased.
The confirmation of one new death means the number of people who have passed away from the disease across the country is up to 2,495.
However, data from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows 4,228 deaths had been registered up to Sunday, August 30 where the disease was mentioned on the death certificate.
The Scottish Government released information as part of its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon.
A total of 86 of the new positive tests have been attributed to the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde region which includes the Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire areas subject to restrictions on household gatherings – they were imposed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last night.
Meanwhile, 26 further cases come from the NHS Lanarkshire region with NHS Lothian adding another 16.
Across Scotland, a total of 20,788 positive tests have been recorded since the end of February from 593,855 tests carried out.
The number of positive coronavirus cases recorded in NHS Ayrshire & Arran has increased by six to 1,365.
There are fewer than five patients, within the health board's region, in intensive care with confirmed COVID-19.
Meanwhile, the number of people in hospital with confirmed coronavirus at midnight also stands at fewer than five.
Confirmed coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 1,365
Borders – 373
Dumfries and Galloway – 314
Fife – 1,000
Forth Valley – 1,156
Grampian – 1,942
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 5,583
Highland – 421
Lanarkshire – 3,013
Lothian – 3,394
Shetland – 56
Tayside – 2,147
Orkney – 17
Western Isles – 7
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.
