Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as lockdown restrictions extended in Greater Glasgow

Nicola Sturgeon stressed this included a large number of people who were tested on Friday and Saturday, with a backlog of results being added to Monday's figure. The total number of confirmed cases across the country is now stands at 28,604, with no new deaths recorded yesterday.

universities have seen large numbers of students testing positive since they returned to campus. Institutions told learners they weren't allowed to socialise with anyone outside their accommodation over the weekend.

Government issued new guidance for students urging them to remain in isolation where possible - however they can return home on a long-term basis. Richard Lochhead, the Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, has addressed university principals and  student  accommodation chiefs with new measures.

University of Glasgow halls of residence have tested positive for coronavirus.

coronavirus across Scotland.It comes six months since the country was first put into lockdown in March.Sturgeon also introduced at 10pm curfew for pubs, restaurants and bars, which will be enforced on Friday.Cases across the country have increased over the last two weeks as different parts of the economy open up for the first time since late March when the pandemic hit the UK.Over the previous 24-hour period, 383 new cases of the deadly virus were identified in Scotland and one person

coronavirus across Scotland. The First Minister will address the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood later today following an emergency COBRA meeting with the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a meeting with her cabinet.

Ayrshire seven new positive tests have been recorded since yesterday. The total for the region now stands at 1535.At the moment, 73 people are in hospital with coronavirus and 8 people are in intensive care.The First Minister said: "The Scottish Cabinet will meet tomorrow to take stock.

Sturgeon will speak to Boris Johnson on the phone this afternoon as both Holyrood and Westminster weigh up what options to take.A number of areas already have restrictions in place on social gathering, however it's believed there could be further measures announced later this week.It comes as 245 cases were confirmed over the last 24-hour period with no new deaths.The deaths from a positive case remains at 2,505, while the total number of confirmed cases in Scotland rose to 24,371.On Saturday,

coronavirus cases continue to rise, according to a new poll. A study carried out by  YouGov  spoke to 2,690 people across the UK about a possible return to restrictions seen over March, April and May.

coronavirus cases continue to rise, according to a new poll. A study carried out by  YouGov  spoke to 2,690 people across the UK about a possible return to restrictions seen over March, April and May.

Nicola Sturgeon takes questions on coronavirus in parliament.The First Minister announced 290 new cases in the past 24 hours and hinted at new nationwide lockdown restrictions.Earlier, Sturgeon said she cannot rule out imposing a curfew for pubs and restaurants if the number of Scots testing positive for Covid continues to rise.

Scottish Government’s  quarantine list. Both countries have seen a surge in new cases of  Covid-19  in recent days as the virus continues to wreak havoc across Europe.

Greater Glasgow area as it tries to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus.Around 1.75 million people living in Glasgow, East and West Dunbartonshire, North and South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and East Renfrewshire will be banned from having others in their homes for at least another week.The measure goes further than the rule of six which came into force across the rest of the country yesterday.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged people to follow the guidance.She said: "I would ask

Scotland today limiting social gatherings to a maximum of six people from two different households.It comes as the number of positive coronavirus cases continues to rise.Over the last 24-hour period a total of 70 people tested for the deadly virus, but Nicola Sturgeon said the figure is likely to change. She raised concern over a serious backlog of lab tests in the UK-wide system.The new rules apply to both indoor and outdoor setting, including in pubs, restaurants, homes and gardens.

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24-hour period taking the death toll to 2,499. Across the country cases of the deadly virus are rising everyday with 176 people contracting Covid-19 in the same period.

pub crawls as health officials struggle to keep on top of the rapid spread of Covid-19. The First Minister made the direct plea on the day new restrictions on movement were extended from Glasgow across most of west central Scotland.

Greater Glasgow area have been extended further today to cover East Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus. Nicola Sturgeon announced the two council areas were being added to the list a week after people in Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire were banned from mixing in each other's houses.

Renfrewshire has been added to the list of council areas which now have to follow lockdown restrictions in an attempt to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Glasgow region are being extended to cover East Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire in an attempt to stop Covid spreading out of control. The Scottish Government is adding the two council areas to the list one week after people in Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire were banned from mixing in each other's houses, Nicola Sturgeon confirmed.