Coronavirus in Scotland: Covid-19 cases surpass 120,000

Scotland has recorded more than 120,000 cases of coronavirus since the pandemic began.

Figures from the Scottish Government show there were 967 positive results for Covid-19 on Monday, bringing the total to 120,891.

There were 8,819 new tests for Covid-19 that reported results with 12.2 per cent of these positive.

Other statistics, including a regional breakdown of the daily figures, are not being released by the Scottish Government during the festive period.

Scotland has recorded more than 120,000 cases of coronavirus since the pandemic began. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / AFP)

These will be updated on Tuesday, December 29 and Tuesday, January 5.

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