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Neil Pooran

Covid Scotland: 11 deaths and 1,032 new cases recorded in past 24 hours

Scotland has recorded 1,032 new coronavirus cases and 11 deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures.

Tuesday's figures come the day after Scotland moved beyond Level 0, ending most coronavirus restrictions.

It means the death toll under the daily measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - is now 8,003.

The daily test positivity rate is 7.8%, up from 6.7% the previous day.

A total of 352 people were in hospital on Monday with recently confirmed Covid-19, down four in 24 hours, with 40 patients in intensive care, down two.

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So far, 4,029,479 people have received the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccination and 3,357,803 have received their second dose.

On Monday, the legal requirements for physical distancing - except in healthcare settings - and around social gatherings was removed.

All venues, including nightclubs, are now able to reopen.

However, some measures, such as the requirement to wear face coverings indoors in public places and on public transport, will stay in place.

Scotland has also begun vaccinating 16 and 17-year-olds, following advice that the rollout should be extended.

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