Coronavirus in Scotland: 11 new cases in the Lothians as positive cases jump by 83

Positive cases of coronavirus has increased by 11 in the Lothians as 83 cases are reported across the country.

There were no reported deaths from those who have tested positive in the past 24 hours.

Two people are currently in intensive care in Scotland, and 245 people are in hospital with the virus.

The First Minister has already announced that the country would remain in phase three of lockdown easing as it was not safe to move into phase four.

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