The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Scotland has increased by 159, according to new information released today.
No further deaths in the last 24 hours means Scotland's death toll remains at 2,496.
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.
Details were published by the Scottish Government this afternoon as part of its daily COVID-19 update to the nation.
The number of positive coronavirus cases recorded in NHS Ayrshire & Arran has increased by 10 to 1,381.
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.
A total of 73 of the new cases have been allocated to the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde region with 17 from NHS Lothian and 16 reported by NHS Lanarkshire.
Across Scotland, a total of 21,048 positive tests have been recorded since the end of February from 612,990 tests carried out.
There have been six consecutive days of three-figure increases to the overall number of positive tests since the end of February. The rolling seven-day average of daily new cases in Scotland has jumped to 134.
Confirmed coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 1,381
Borders – 378
Dumfries and Galloway – 314
Fife – 1,006
Forth Valley – 1,164
Grampian – 1,954
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 5,709
Highland – 445
Lanarkshire – 3,044
Lothian – 3,414
Shetland – 56
Tayside – 2,157
Orkney – 17
Western Isles – 9
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.
