The number of people in Scotland who have tragically died after contracting the coronavirus has increased by 49.
New statistics have been produced by the Scottish Government as part of its daily COVID-19 update as debate over lockdown restrictions continues.
Scotland's coronavirus death toll has climbed to 1,811 – which is a rise of 49 from yesterday's report.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the nation will have another three weeks of lockdown while Prime Minister Boris Johnson will outline his plans to the United Kingdom in a televised address on Sunday night.
Within the NHS Ayrshire & Arran region, there are now 885 cases of the disease which is up 32 on yesterday.
The number of people in hospital with confirmed coronavirus, within the health board's region, at midnight was 52.
Meanwhile, the number of patients in intensive care with confirmed or suspected coronavirus stood at six at midnight.
Across Scotland, a total of 69,191 tests have been carried out with 13,149 delivering a positive result for the coronavirus.
Confirmed coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 885
Borders – 286
Dumfries and Galloway – 255
Fife – 804
Forth Valley – 828
Grampian – 1,001
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 3,333
Highland – 317
Lanarkshire – 1,628
Lothian – 2,274
Shetland – 54
Tayside – 1,471
Orkney – 7
Western Isles – 6
Symptoms of coronavirus...
The symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a cough
- a high temperature
- shortness of breath
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
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always wash your hands when you get home or into work
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use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
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cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
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put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
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try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
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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.
