447 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 81 deaths overnight.
20.03.2020 - 16:21 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The number of Scots who have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland has jumped to 322, a rise of 56.
This is the biggest overnight rise in cases so far.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement today.
It was also revealed that the number of deaths caused by coronavirus remains at six.
Nicola Sturgeon said: "John Swinney made the announcement yesterday that all schools are to close which underlines the seriousness of this situation.
“I’d like to thank teaching and non-teaching staff
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