NO coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland in the past 48 hours, according to the latest figures.
It means the total number of deaths in patients who have tested positive for the virus remains 2488.
Some 646 patients are currently in hospital with Covid-19, either confirmed or suspected, which is a reduction of 20 overall and a reduction of 40 in the number of confirmed cases.
Of those, eight were in intensive care with Covid-19, either confirmed or suspected – three fewer than yesterday.
Since March 5, a total of 4096 patients who had previously tested positive and required hospital treatment have now been able to leave hospital.
A further four people tested positive for the virus yesterday, bringing the total to 18,300.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, speaking at the Scottish Government’s briefing, said: “At this point I usually report on the number of deaths of patients confirmed through a test as having the virus that have been registered in the past 24 hours.
“However, we were unable to report that figure yesterday due to a power surge which affected the servers in National Records of Scotland's IT system. That problem has been rectified so the figures I'm about to report to you cover the past 48 hours.
"In that time, I'm pleased to report that no deaths were registered of patients confirmed through a test as having the virus. So the total number of deaths in Scotland under that measurement remains at 2488."
Coronavirus LIVE: Scotland reports ZERO coronavirus deaths across weekend
She added: “Of course, the loss of life is still devastating and I know this statistical trend is of no comfort whatsoever to families who are still grieving.
“So once again I want to convey my deep condolences to everyone who is in that position and who has lost a loved one as a result of this illness."
“I also want to thank, as I always do, our health and care workers. Yesterday, on what was the 72nd anniversary of our health service, people across Scotland paid tribute to the work you're doing, and I want again to say thank you to you."
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