The coronavirus death toll in the UK has surged to 71 people after 14 people died over the past day.
The patients were aged between 93 and 45 and all had underlying health conditions, the Department of Health said in a statement.
Earlier today it was announced that the coronavirus case total soared to 1,950 after 407 more patients tested positive in the biggest day-on-day increase yet.
A statement from NHS England said: "A further 14 people, who tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 67.
"Patients were aged between 93 and 45 years old and had underlying health conditions.
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"Their families have been informed."
The news came as the number of positive cases in Scotland rose to 195, up from 171 on Monday.
Dr Calderwood said: "I am very saddened to report that an elderly patient with underlying health conditions, who has tested positive for coronavirus, has died.
"They were being treated by the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board.
"I offer my deepest condolences to their friends and family at this difficult time.
"No further information will be available to protect patient confidentiality."
The true number of Covid-19 infections was likely much higher than 1,950 as patients with mild symptoms are not being tested and other carriers may not be showing any symptoms.
Around 55,000 people in the UK have coronavirus and the aim is for fewer than 20,000 people to die from it, the Government's chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, said.
