SCOTLAND has recorded 2363 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, the latest Government figures show.
Over the same time period, 25,123 new tests for Covid-19 reported results. This means Scotland 24-hour test positivity rate was 10.2%.
Elsewhere, Public Health Scotland (PHS) data shows the country's seven-day test positivity rate is 10.8%, more than double the 5% theshold the World Health Organisation says indicates that the virus is under control.
The figures also show that Scotland recorded six further deaths of coronavirus patients in the last 24 hours.
READ MORE: Scotland to keep face mask rules amid outcry over scrapping law in England
This brings the total number of deaths under this measure - of people who died within 28 days of first testing positive for the virus - to 7735.
Across Scotland yesterday there were 346 people in hospital with recently confirmed Covid-19. Of these, 32 were in intensive care.
In terms of the vaccine roll-out, 3,879,458 people have now received the first dose of the Covid jag. A total of 2,791,071 have also received their second dose.
PHS data also shows that Dundee remains the nation's Covid "hotspot", with a seven-day case rate of 914.1 per 100,000 of the population.
Fifteen of Scotland's local authority areas are currently in the highest category, with a seven-day case rate which exceeds 400. These areas include Glasgow City, Edinburgh City, and Aberdeen City.
Commenting on today's figures, the First Minister said it was "vital" that people continue to get their jags and follow other health guidance, such as social distancing and the wearing of face masks.
Daily fluctuations still likely - but reported Scottish cases have dropped compared to this time last week. Vital that everyone gets vaccine - & that we all stay outdoors as much as possible and continue to follow advice on distancing, face masks, hygiene etc https://t.co/mMi5okpNwO
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) July 6, 2021
Nicola Sturgeon's message stands in contrast to Boris Johnson's in England, where face masks and all other rules in place to slow the spread of Covid-19 will be lifted in a matter of weeks.
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