The number of people in Scotland who have tragically died after contracting the coronavirus has increased by 49.
20.04.2020 - 15:57 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Nicola Sturgeon has said she will not rush to announce a lockdown exit strategy as she revealed another 12 coronavirus deaths in Scotland.
A total of 915 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus, up from 903 on Sunday, the First Minister said.
Ms Sturgeon said 8,450 people have now tested positive for the virus in Scotland, up 263 from 8,187 the day before.
There are 169 people in intensive care with coronavirus or coronavirus symptoms, a decrease of five on Sunday,
The number of people in Scotland who have tragically died after contracting the coronavirus has increased by 49.
Scotland's coronavirus lockdown has been extended for another three weeks.
Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown "must be extended" in Scotland and warned that any easing of restrictions would be "very, very risky".
Scotland’s former chief medical officer warned against easing lockdown before the spread of Covid-19 falls further.
Reopening schools and relaxing rules on social distancing are among the top priorities of the Scottish Government when it comes to easing lockdown measures.
Nicola Sturgeon has conceded Scotland is set to continue its spell in lockdown and warned there is "very little room, if any, for changing the restrictions" currently in place.
The First Minister set out a "test, trace and isolate" strategy to in an attempt to suppress coronavirus in the months ahead.
Nicola Sturgeon insisted decisions on reopening schools must be made by the Scottish Government - not Downing Street.
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that she will decide when Scottish schools reopen their doors - not the UK Government.
Nicola Sturgeon’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has the support of the vast majority of Scots, a new survey suggests.
The First Minister has announced plans to expand the UK-wide coronavirus testing scheme which is delivered through drive-through centres across Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon missed six emergency coronavirus Cobra meetings as the deadly virus was tightening its grip on Scotland, it has emerged.
Another batch of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) has been flown into Prestwick Airport today.
Social distancing will be a 'fact of life for a long time to come' warns Nicola Sturgeon.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned that there will be no big gatherings or events for "several months".
The First Minister has revealed that the magnitude of Covid-19 is sometimes overwhelming.