Scotland has recorded 31 coronavirus-linked deaths and 3,598 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to the latest data.
Figures published by the Scottish Government on Wednesday indicate the death toll under the daily measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - is now 8,427.
The daily test positivity rate is 7.8%, down from 11.7% the previous day.
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There were 1,076 people in hospital with recently confirmed Covid-19 yesterday, down 31 on the previous day, with 82 in intensive care, down 12.
A total of 4,163,235 people have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination and 3,815,907 have received their second dose.
Meanwhile the Scottish Government is facing a legal challenge over controversial plans to introduce vaccine passports for nightclubs and some other large events.
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) confirmed its lawyers were to commence proceedings, with the Scottish Government facing calls to ditch the plans - which are due to come in next week - as a result
It comes after concerns were raised that the definition of nightclubs drawn up by the Scottish Government could impact on parts of the hospitality industry.
