Scotland has recorded no coronavirus deaths for a 12th successive day - and confirmed cases are up by just four.
Latest figures from the Scottish Government show the country's COVID-19 death toll remains at 2,491 although 4,193 deaths had been registered up to Sunday, July 19 where the disease was mentioned on the death certificate.
In NHS Ayrshire and Arran no new confirmed cases have been reported in the last 24 hours - with the total since the pandemic started sitting at 1,275.
There are fewer than five patients, within the health board's region, in intensive care with confirmed COVID-19.
The number of people in hospital with confirmed coronavirus at midnight also stands at fewer than five.
Since the start of the outbreak a A total of 349,223 people in Scotland have been tested with 18,558 returning a positive result.
The update comes ahead of a final decision on schools going back to full-time education being made tomorrow and announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in parliament on Thursday.
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.
