There have been 775 new cases of coronavirus recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
This number represents 12.6 per cent of newly tested individuals.
164 of the new infections were in the NHS Lothian health board area.
There are also 175 people in hospital, The First Minister said. This is 21 more than Thursday.
19 patients are also in intensive care at this time.
Nicola Sturgeon reported that four more Scots had died from the virus in the last 24 hours.
The latest figures come as it emerged on Thursday the Scottish Government were planning for a "circuit-break lockdown" over the October holidays.
The short-term lockdown, which could last between two to three weeks, could see additional restrictions brought into force to curb the spread of the virus.
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Nicola Sturgeon siad the country's R number could now be as high as 1.7.
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