Sturgeon vows to investigate PPE claims as Scotland coronavirus deaths rise to 615

A total of 615 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus, up by 40 from 575 on Monday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.

Scotland's First Minister confirmed the numbers in a Statement on Tuesday

- With additional reporting from Digitial Desk Staff

It would be “unconscionable and unacceptable” for Personal Protective Equipment supplies to be diverted from one part of the UK to another, Nicola Sturgeon said as she announced another 40 coronavirus deaths in Scotland.