Nicola Sturgeon says covid has 'knocked her for six' after positive test three days ago

Nicola Sturgeon said covid has "knocked her for six" after she confirming she tested positive for the virus three days ago.

The First Minister took to Twitter to thank people for their well wishes and confirm she would continue to self-isolate.

She first confirmed that she had tested positive on Friday, May 20 after experiencing mild symptoms.

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Ms Sturgeon also urged people to get all doses of the vaccine, adding she was now speaking "from personal experience" that coronavirus "can be nasty".

She tweeted: "Thanks for all the well wishes. The virus has really knocked me for six the past couple of days. So while I hope to be back fighting fit very soon, I’m having to stay at home for now.

"Once again - this time from personal experience - please do get all doses of vaccine if you haven’t already. Covid can be nasty and vaccination protects against much more serious illness. Right now, I’m feeling extremely grateful for that."