JIM Murphy has announced he is "finally on the mend" after suffering from coronavirus over Christmas.
Murphy, who served as Scottish Labour leader for six months from 2014-2015, told his Twitter followers he is now recovering.
He said: "Finally on the mend after having Covid over Christmas. Felt as though it had liquified the muscles in my legs. A real relief to be getting through it."
Finally on the mend after having Covid over Christmas. Felt as though it had liquified the muscles in my legs. A real relief to be getting through it.
— Jim Murphy (@glasgowmurphy) January 4, 2021
Murphy's revelation comes as a further 1905 people tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland.
The new infections were recorded over the past 24 hours, with a positivity rate of 15%.
The First Minister said the figures “illustrate the severity and urgency of the situation”.
No new deaths were reported today, though registration offices were largely closed yesterday.
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Over the Christmas period, 289 deaths were recorded among patients who had recently tested positive.
“We are now seeing a steeply rising trend of infections,” Sturgeon said as she addressed the Scottish Parliament.
“I am more concerned about the situation we face now than I have been at any time since March last year.”
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