Latest hospital figures: 68 people were in hospital across the county with coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon 'announces' that ‘the pumping can begin’. The First Minister announced that Scotland would be moving into phase two of the Scottish Government’s roadmap out of lockdown earlier today.

hereSpeaking in the Scottish Parliament, Ms Sturgeon said 18,077 people have tested positive for the virus in Scotland, up by 11 from 18,066 the previous day.There are 929 people in hospital with confirmed or suspected Covid-19, a decrease of 36.Of these patients, 23 were in intensive care, a decrease of one.There were an average of 3,800 new Covid-19 infections per day in private households in England for the period April 26 to June 13, according to new estimates from the Office for National

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

figures released by the National Records of Scotland today report 4,070 deaths linked to the illness have been registered up to Sunday, June 14.

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Coronavirus in Scotland, bringing the hospital death toll to 2439. The Scottish Government confirmed the number of cases has reached 15,682 - a rise of 17 from yesterday.

A further 12 people have died from Coronavirus in Scotland’s hospitals bringing the total to 2,434 fatalities. The latest figures were announced at the Scottish Government’s daily Covid-19 briefing in Parliament before First Minister's Questions.

Coronavirus in Scotland, bringing the hospital death toll to 2,422. The Scottish Government confirmed the number of cases has reached 15,653 a rise of 14 from yesterday.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

Coronavirus in Scotland bringing the hospital death toll to 2,415.The Scottish Government also confirmed a rise in the number of positive case this afternoon, with 21 new cases reported overnight bringing the total figure to 15, 603.A total of 646 people are currently in hospital, while the number of people in intensive care sits at 16, a decrease of seven.It comes now Scotland has eased lockdown restrictions while battling the pandemic.The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced plans for

coronavirus reproduction rate is expected to be on the decrease after experts released the latest UK figures per region. Medical and scientific officials are keeping a close eye on the R-number (reproduction number), which has been described as the key factor behind the easing of the lockdown.

Coronavirus in Scotland bringing the hospital death toll to 2,409. The Scottish Government confirmed the number of cases has reached 15,582 a rise of 29 on the previous day.

A further 11 people have died from Coronavirus in Scotland bringing the death toll to 2,386.

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The Scottish Government today said that 1987 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Lanarkshire.

With Scotland relaxing restrictions as it enters the first phase of its route map out of lockdown, supermarkets may start to change rules.

A further 22 people have died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus - bringing the total number of deaths in hospitals to 2,353.

A new think tank has published an interactive map which shows the areas of West Lothian that face the greatest risk of coronavirus infection.

The Scottish Government today said that 1944  people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Lanarkshire an increase of 10 from yesterday.