A total of 1,231 people have now died of coronavirus in Scotland – an increase of 47 deaths from Friday.
06.04.2020 - 01:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Scotland's chief medical officer has resigned after admitting she ignored her own rules around coronavirus and visited her second home twice.
Dr Catherine Calderwood initially issued an apology after pictures appeared in the Sun on Sunday newspaper of her at a house in Fife.
Earlier today, she was backed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to remain in her job.
However after further conversations with Ms Sturgeon, Dr Calderwood said on Sunday night that she had resigned "with a heavy heart",
A total of 1,231 people have now died of coronavirus in Scotland – an increase of 47 deaths from Friday.
Another batch of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) has been flown into Prestwick Airport today.
A total of 1120 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 58 deaths overnight.
A total of 1062 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 77 deaths overnight.
The Scottish Government did a U-turn on coronavirus testing in care homes yesterday – announcing that all new residents would be checked.
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 837 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 58 deaths overnight.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she would deviate from the UK Government's lockdown measures if her advisers told her it was in the best interests of her country.
Scotland's First Minster Nicola Sturgeon has said she hopes to publish a lockdown exit strategy next week as measures in place are working.
779 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 80 deaths overnight.
699 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 84 deaths overnight.
566 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland up 24 from yesterday.
542 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland.
495 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 48 deaths overnight.
447 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 81 deaths overnight.
366 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 70 deaths overnight.
296 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 74 deaths overnight.
The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 222, it has been announced today.
222 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 2 deaths overnight.