28 new deaths have been announced in Scotland overnight from Covid-19 as 1,739 new positive cases were announced today.

This is the highest number of daily deaths since 21 May.

This represents 19.8% of newly-tested individuals, and 9.7% of total tests carried out.

Nicola Sturgeon announced that 873 patients are currently being treated for confirmed coronavirus in hospitals in Scotland - an increase of 49.

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73 people are intensive care - three more than yesterday.

605 of the new cases were reported in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, 520 in Lanarkshire and 250 in Lothian and 105 in Ayrshire and Arran.

A total of 50,903 people have now tested positive for the virus in Scotland.

A total of 2,653 people have died from testing positive for coronavirus in Scotland.