No Covid-19 deaths in Scotland for 16 days as 18 new cases confirmed

No new Covid-19 deaths recorded in Scotland for 16 days

There have been 18 new cases of coronavirus recorded in Scotland in the past 24 hours, the latest figures show.

These cases represent 0.5% of newly tested individuals, the Scottish Government said.

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There were 260 people in hospital with Covid-19 and three in intensive care.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA WireFirst Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

No new deaths have been recorded among people who tested positive for the virus, meaning the total under this measurement remains at 2,491.

Sixteen days have now passed since Scotland’s last recorded Covid-19 related death.

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