Almost 10,000 people in Scotland have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Tragically, another 64 people have passed away after contracting the disease which takes the Scottish death toll to 1,184.
The number of confirmed cases across the nation now stands at 9,697 from 46,089 tests which have been carried out.
Across the NHS Ayrshire & Arran region, a total of 678 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 which is an increase of 25 since yesterday's update.
The number of patients in intensive care within the health board's region with suspected or confirmed coronavirus stood at seven at midnight.
Meanwhile, the number of people in hospital with confirmed or suspected coronavirus at midnight was 113.
The Scottish Government provided the figures this afternoon as part of its daily update on how the virus is affecting the country.
Confirmed coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 678
Borders – 253
Dumfries and Galloway – 235
Fife – 637
Forth Valley – 606
Grampian – 638
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 2,311
Highland – 214
Lanarkshire – 1,176
Lothian – 1,684
Shetland – 54
Tayside – 1,199
Orkney – 6
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.
