Nicola Sturgeon is expected to hold an afternoon coronavirus briefing where she will address Scotland's soaring cases.
On Thursday, July 1 another record number of positive Covid-19 cases were recorded in Scotland and the Lothians over the latest 24-hour period, according to official figures.
Public Health Scotland (PHS) data revealed that 999 newly confirmed coronavirus infections had been registered in the region since Wednesday - an all-time high for the area.
Six people died across the country as a result of surging rates amid the rapid spread of the delta variant and easing of restrictions.
The 4,234 confirmed cases in Scotland on Thursday is the third time the national record has been broken since Monday, skyrocketing from the 3,887 registered on Wednesday.
This afternoon, the First Minister is also expected to talk about delays experienced by Scotland's Test and Protect system.
There are fears the contact tracing system has ‘buckled’ under the pressure of Scotland registering over 4,000 daily cases, with reports of Scots waiting more than three days after coming into contact with Covid to be told to self-isolate.
On Tuesday Nicola Sturgeon reassured Scotland that a ‘third wave’ of the virus may have already peaked and that although cases are increasing, there is less need for hospital treatment.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will hold a virtual coronavirus briefing with national clinical director Professor Jason Leitch at 12.15pm.
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