Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: 171 confirmed cases | Number of Scottish schools close | 6 cases at care home

A further 18 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Scotland bringing the total to 171.

Greater Glasgow and Clyde is currently the most affected region in Scotland with 44 confirmed cases – Lothian is the second worst hit region of the country with 29 positive cases. Orkney and Western Isles are the only two health boards to not report any cases.

There are 153 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Scotland as of Sunday 15 March. | JPIMedia

A number of schools in the country have closed amid coronavirus fears.

Scroll down for the latest coronavirus news and updates.