Nicola Sturgeon: 58 new deaths from coronavirus as Scotland total hits 847

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the latest COVID-19 figures for the country.

A further 58 deaths have been confirmed in Scotland bringing the total to 847.

Speaking at the ‘Virtual Leaders Questions’, Ms Sturgeon said there have been 307 more confirmed cases, bringing the total to 7,409.

There are now 189 people in intensive care, seven fewer than yesterday and 1,799 people remain in hospital, according to government officials.

Ms Sturgeon added the government has a “long term duty” to care for the mental health of NHS and other health workers.

"Our care workers are dealing right now with the most stressful, difficult and challenging situation imaginable," she said at the Scottish Government press briefing on coronavirus.

"That has a toll on mental health that will not go away when the crisis is over."

"We have a longer term duty to make sure support is in place for mental health of care workers.”