Extra 30-bed coronavirus ward readied at Dundee hospital as cases soar

coronavirus deaths recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. Nicola Sturgeon announced there were 848 new cases of Covid-19 reported overnight, taking the total figure to 180,533 since the start of the pandemic.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Six new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours across Scotland, the Scottish Government has confirmed.1,003 cases of the virus were also recorded overnight, taking the total since the start of the pandemic in March to 179,685.Currently, there are 1,941 people in hospital being treated for Covid-19, while 143 people remain in intensive care unit.Since the end of January last year, a total

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The First Minister also announced that 1,201 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 176,533.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further 1,049 cases of the coronavirus have been diagnosed in Scotland as the nation's tragic death toll continues to creep grimly towards 6,000.The Scottish Government has released data this afternoon as part of its national COVID-19 daily briefing.A further 87 patients, including nine people from the NHS Ayrshire & Arran health board region, have died after contracting Covid which means 5,796

Read the full storyThere has been “early evidence” that lockdown is working, Nicola Sturgeon has said.The First Minister announced a second shutdown earlier this month, with initial plans to see restrictions relax by early February.While the lockdown looks set to continue for longer than planned, case numbers appear to be declining, the First Minister said.“We are seeing some early evidence that these restrictions are working, which is positive,” she said.“We think they are starting to reduce

coronavirus death recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. However, this figure is lower due to Register Offices being closed at weekends.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours, Nicola Sturgeon's government has revealed. The First Minister also announced that 1,165 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 164,927.

direct to your inboxA further 24 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.It means the region's hospital death toll has now reached 4,607, the latest NHS data shows.At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust another 12 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.Eight more people died at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, two more deaths were reported at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, while Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS

"Pretty Little Liars" actress Tammin Sursok has revealed that her husband, Sean McEwen, is sick with coronavirus. She made the announcement on Instagram on Wednesday alongside a photo of herself looking somewhat teary-eyed.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The First Minister also confirmed 1,949 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 155,372.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. Nicola Sturgeon announced that 2,649 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 143,715since the start of the pandemic.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Covid-19 cases in Renfrewshire have reached an all time high as 759 people test positive for the virus in one week.Statistics released yesterday show the rate of infection has trebled since the start of December when the region was first placed under Level 4 restrictions.The figures have been described as “deeply concerning” by local politicians who are urging families to follow the stay at home and save

coronavirus have been reported in Scotland over the past 24 hours. Nicola Sturgeon announced the grim statistics today taking the total number who have tested positive since the start of the pandemic to 139,027.

Covid-19 pandemic.Cases have soared in the wake of Christmas and New Year celebrations.The worrying stats called re-opening schools as planned into question.Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce new lockdown ­measures on Monday.On her agenda is a potential plan to shut schools for the next month.Schools in Scotland are due to return full-time on January 18 – but a rise in infections has prompted plans for a longer school shutdown.While some Scots think keeping kids in the classroom is all wrong,

In a series of tweets today, Ms Sturgeon said: "The rapid increase in Covid cases, driven by the new variant, is of very serious concern. The steep increases & severe NHS pressure being experienced in other parts of the UK is a sign of what may lie ahead.