Confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Lothians at 2,665

The daily Scottish government figures show the breakdown of positive cases across the country

Confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Lothians at 2,665

Statistics from the Scottish government confirms there are now 2,665 positive cases of coronavirus in the Lothians.

This number is an increase of 16 from yesterday.

Across the country, a total of 15,101 people have tested positive for the virus, a rise of 60 in the last 24 hours.

NHS Lothian hospitals have reported that today, 165 patients are in hospital with Covid-19, up 3 from yesterday, with 8 patients in intensive care, down 2 from yesterday.

As of 2pm today, 2,270 people in Scotland have died after testing positive for coronavirus.

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