Coronavirus Scotland: 222 die from virus as confirmed cases reach 3961

222 people have now died from  coronavirus in Scotland  - an increase of 2 deaths overnight.

The number of confirmed cases has risen to - 3961 up 255 from Sunday.

A total of 199 Scots are in intensive care receiving treatment, it has been confirmed.

Of the confirmed positive cases, 1599 people are in hospital which is an increase of 9.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon  announced the latest figures during a press conference today.

Nicola Sturgeon had supported Dr Catherine Calderwood at the press conference on Sunday but as the pressure grew the Chief Medical Officer decided to quit (Getty Images)

The news comes after Scotland's Chief Medical Officer resigned yesterday after flouting lock down rules.

Dr Catherine Calderwood quit her role after photos emerged of her visiting her holiday home with family in Fife.

The CMO admitted she had visited the holiday home twice in the past two weekends despite Scots being told to stay at home.

Chief Medical Officer for Scotland Catherine Calderwood apologised at Sunday's press conference but the backlash against her later forced her to resign (Getty)

The 51-year-old was issued with a warning by Police Scotland at her Edinburgh home.

Dr Calderwood then confessed that she had also taken a trip to the holiday home with her husband the previous weekend when she appeared at a government briefing alongside the First Minister on Sunday afternoon.

She was widely condemned for her actions which broke all 'Stay at Home' guidance issued by Scottish Government.

Speaking on Good Morning Britain, the First Minister assured the public there 'is not one rule for her and another for everyone else'.

Dr Calderwood said her reasons for visiting the house - a drive of more than an hour from her main Edinburgh residence - were "not legitimate" and she is "truly sorry for not following advice she gave to others".

Police Scotland Chief Constable Iain Livingstone said officers had visited Dr Calderwood and issued a warning about her conduct, with other political parties also criticising what was confirmed as an overnight stay at the second home.

Scotland is still on lockdown and Scots are being reminded to follow the new regulations.

Everyone has been advised not to leave their homes unless shopping for essentials, taking exercise once a day, caring for a vulnerable person, traveling to essential work which cannot be done from home or for a medical reason.