Coronavirus: New cases in all Scottish mainland areas

New coronavirus cases have been detected in each mainland well being board space in Scotland in the previous 24 hours.

There have been 176 optimistic assessments throughout the nation since Monday, together with 91 in NHS Larger Glasgow and Clyde – the place visiting restrictions are in power.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon additionally mentioned that three folks had died after testing optimistic for the virus.

That is the best variety of deaths by that measure since 30 June, she mentioned.

In addition to the 91 cases in the Larger Glasgow space, 32 had been detected in NHS Lanarkshire and 16 in NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

The rest had been unfold throughout the opposite mainland well being boards – though there have been no new cases in the Western Isles, Orkney or Shetland.

• Dwell protection: Coronavirus in Scotland

Giving her coronavirus briefing, Ms Sturgeon once more mentioned she doesn’t count on to have the ability to ease any additional Covid-19 restrictions when the federal government opinions its steerage on Thursday.

She mentioned: “At the moment clearly we wish to do every little thing potential to keep away from the state of affairs the place extra restrictions which were lifted should be reimposed.”

The primary minister additionally criticised the “actually harmful delusion” that rising numbers of cases amongst youthful folks shouldn’t be a priority.

• What is the story about younger folks and Covid-19?

Ms Sturgeon mentioned: “The chance of an adolescent getting significantly in poor health or dying is fortunately decrease, however it isn’t zero, and I’d ask folks of all ages to do not forget that.

“If transmission turns into established in the youthful inhabitants, it is going to finally attain the older and extra weak inhabitants. So to youthful folks, please take into consideration your family members in addition to yourselves, which I do know everyone does.

“And to older folks, be much more vigilant about hygiene and distancing when you’re spending time with younger family members who could have been in pubs and eating places.”