THERE have been 123 positive coronavirus cases identified in Scotland over the last 24 hours, according to the latest Scottish Government figures.
The new data shows the total number of people who have tested positive for the virus since the beginning of the pandemic is now 19,728.
READ MORE: Coronavirus RECAP: Scotland records 148 new virus cases in just two days
There have been no further deaths of people who have received a positive coronavirus test in the last 28 days, meaning the total stays at 2492.
The 123 positive cases marks the biggest daily increase in cases for months. The figure represents 1.5% of all people who were tested for the virus yesterday.
The data shows that 78 of the new cases are in the NHS Tayside area, where there is currently an outbreak linked to the 2 Sisters food processing plant.
All workers and their households have been ordered to self-isolate until August 31.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that while today's numbers are concerning, the outbreak is being dealt with.
She wrote on Twitter: "123 new positive #Covid cases today is of course of concern. However, it also needs some context - 78 of them are in Tayside where we’re dealing with the outbreak at the 2 Sisters food processing plant.
"Important that all workers and household contacts follow advice to isolate."
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel