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Peter Davidson

Coronavirus Scotland: One person has died as hospital death toll rises to 2,363

A further person has died after testing positive for  coronavirus  - bringing the total number of deaths in Scots  hospitals  from the virus to 2,363.

Figures released by the  Scottish Government  on Monday revealed that the number of positive cases of Covid-19 has risen to 15,418, which is an increase of 18 compared to yesterday’s figures.

The number of people being treated for confirmed or suspected cases of the virus in hospital stands at 1,046 with 27 patients in intensive care.

The latest statistics were released by Nicola Sturgeon at her afternoon press conference - which marks the fourth day of some restrictions  being lifted  in Scotland.

The new figures were released by Nicola Sturgeon (Daily Record)

Scots are now allowed to meet up with one other household and play a range of non-contact sports after Scotland moved into Phase One.

People are also allowed to meet in groups of eight, given they social distance.

Over the weekend Scots headed to beauty spots, however Loch Lomond locals expressed fears they may be further exposed to the virus after crowds of people ignored government advice on Saturday.

Throughout the course of today a number of recycling centres across Scotland have opened as lockdown restrictions are eased.

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