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Alasdair Clark

Lothians confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 88 as Scottish total soars to 719

88 people in the Lothians have been diagnosed with coronavirus, up 18 in the last 24 hours.

Scottish Government data shows there is now 719 confirmed Covid-19 cases across the country, an increase of 135 in the last 24 hours. There have been 22 deaths.

It represents the biggest jump in confirmed cases Scotland has seen so far.

(Scottish Government)

The latest Scottish Government figures also reveal that there have now been 29 positive tests in Fife, 48 in Tayside.

Glasgow has 221 cases, up in the last 24 hours.

Health bosses have warned repeatedly these figures are very like to underestimate the true picture.

Strict lockdown measures currently in place aim to cut social contact by at least 75% in an aim to slow the spread of the virus.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scots that the government will use enforcement powers given to them by emergency legislation if necessary.

All schools across Scotland are now closed, with only the children of key workers allowed to attend so that parents who work in essential roles can continue to attend work.

For all of the latest updates on coronavirus in Edinburgh, visit our breaking news live blog here.

Another way to stay updated is by joining our new Edinburgh coronavirus news Facebook group.

For the latest guidance on coronavirus from Health Protection Scotland,  click here.

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