Covid cases hit four month high in Scotland
Daily coronavirus cases in Scotland have hit a four-month high, the latest Scottish government statistics show.
However there were far fewer tests being carried out at that stage of the pandemic, meaning many people with the virus did not appear in the statistics.18,240 tests were carried out 261 people were in hospital with a confirmed case of the virusThey are not allowed to meet other households in their homes, or visit other peoples' homes.
The daily statistics also show that 106 of the positive tests were recorded in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board area.There was at least one positive case in each of the mainland health board areas."More than ever we must remember that what we do as individuals just now affects the wellbeing of everyone. Let's look after each other," she added.
"You've seen us take fairly harsh interventions and restrictions to some areas - that won't work instantly. It will need days, weeks, even a number of weeks, to show in the numbers.
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