Coronavirus in Scotland: 51 new deaths recorded

The First Minister has announced the latest coronavirus statistics in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

There are 1,225 new cases recorded in Scotland in the last 24 hours.

1,125 patients are in hospital after testing positive.

There are 90 patients in intensive care.

Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Tragically, 51 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus.

Ms Sturgeon was addressing the Scottish Parliament today as part of First Ministers Questions.

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