The number of confirmed deaths due to Coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 220.

The Scottish Government has revealed a further two people had passed away after a battle with the Covid-19 strain of the disease, however Nicola Sturgeon said this is not truly representative of the weekend's figure. 

As of Sunday afternoon, 3,706 Scots have tested positive for the condition - up from 3,345 on Saturday.

There are 197 people in intensive care.

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