Pandemic takes 41 lives in Scotland - with 188 cases now in Lothian

New figures were released this afternoon.

By Catherine Salmond

Published 29th Mar 2020, 15:55 BST

Updated 29th Mar 2020, 15:56 BST

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The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Scotland now sits at 1384, with recorded deaths rising to 41.

In pictures: Edinburgh's first Saturday of the lockdown

The figures were confirmed by the Scottish Government this afternoon.

Edinburgh under lockdown. Picture: Scott Louden/JPIMedia

There are now 188 positive cases in the Lothian region – yesterday there were 151.

The rise comes as Michael Gove MP warned the coronavirus lockdown would be in place for a "significant period" and could last longer if people do not stick to the rules.

He acknowledged today the scale of the "sacrifice" the public is taking but said he could not make "an accurate prediction" on how long it must be endured.

Greater Glasgow and Clyde continues to have the most cases of coronavirus in Scotland, with 401 positive tests. Shetland is the lowest with 27.

Michael Gove Scotland Lothian Scottish Government Greater Glasgow Clyde Shetland

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