Confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Lothians reach 2,649

There are now 2,649 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Lothains, according to new statistics from the Scottish government.

The figures, which are updated daily, show an increase of 15 cases since yesterday.

Across Scotland, the total of positive tests now stands at 15,041, an increase of 72 in the last 24 hours. Almost 100,000 people have now been tested (99,932), with 84,891 negative results.

They also revealed that 162 people are being treated in NHS Lothian hospitals, down eight at the same time on Friday.

10 people are now being treated in the region’s intensive care units for confirmed or suspected Covid-19, an increase of two on the previous 24 hours.

The number of cases across Scotland’s health board regions can be seen in the image attached.

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