There were 83 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours in Scotland, according to newly released data.
However, there have now been no new deaths related to the killer virus since July 16 across the country.
It comes after yesterday saw 123 new cases - the highest rise in cases since May 16.
Latest figures show the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across the country now stands at 19,811.
Patients currently being treated in hospital with the deadly virus stands at 245, with two currently in intensive care.
The figures come as health officials carried out coronavirus testing at three more schools in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.
Test and Protect teams were contacting pupils and staff who may have come into contact with the virus, it was revealed on Friday.
The health board confirmed they are probing possible cases at Castlehead High School in Paisley.
Efforts are also ongoing to trace people connected to Knightswood Primary and St Andrew’s Secondary, both in Glasgow, who may have been exposed to the killer bug.
Public Health teams have established a list of close contacts and are telling them to self-isolate.
Meanwhile, a decision on the local lockdown in Aberdeen was expected to be review by the Scottish Government.
