A TOTAL of 4155 people have died in Scotland with confirmed or suspected coronavirus, according to the National Records of Scotland (NRS).
Between June 22 and June 28, 35 deaths relating to Covid-19 were registered, down 14 on the previous week, marking the ninth weekly consecutive fall and the lowest weekly total since mid-March.
This week is the first time since March 23-29 that the total number of deaths registered, at 1006, was below the five-year weekly average, of 1026.
The NRS statistics are published weekly and account for all deaths registered in Scotland where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
They differ from the lab-confirmed coronavirus deaths announced daily by the Scottish Government as they include suspected or probable cases of Covid-19.
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Meanwhile, Nicola Sturgeon announced that the death of one person with coronavirus has been registered in the last 24 hours.
A total of 2486 people who have tested positive for the virus have now died.
Speaking at the Scottish Government's daily briefing, the First Minister said the number of deaths dropping below the five-year average showed Scotland was making "real and sustained progress" suppressing coronavirus.
She added that, as a result of the progress, she hoped to be able to announce changes to the lockdown for children "which will help to make this a slightly more normal and less frustrating summer holiday for many young people".
Sturgeon continued: "We know how important it is for you to be able to see a bit more of your friends over the summer as well as – I hope – being able to go back to school in August."
The First Minister indicated she would announce the changes at tomorrow's coronavirus briefing, including some different measures for children who are shielding.
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