Lockdown to continue in Scotland as coronavirus deaths rise to 575

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the new figure at a briefing on Monday afternoon.

There are “optimistic signs” the coronavirus lockdown is working but restrictions will continue, Nicola Sturgeon said as Scotland’s death toll rose to 575.

A total of 6,067 people have now tested positive for the virus in the country, up 155 from 5,912 the day before, with nine more deaths.