Covid figures hit new high but ScotGov offers explanation

THERE’S a new record high of covid cases in Scotland – but government officials insist it includes data from two days previous.

They have announced 7,113 positive cases which represents 13.5 per cent of tests.

And they say today's figure includes a larger than usual proportion of specimens that were processed more than 48 hours ago. This is due to the high volumes of tests currently being received.

There are no new deaths, although register offices are closed on weekends.

There are 506 in hospital across the country which is 12 more than yesterday and those in intensive care has risen by three to 52.

It’s also reported that 4,101,311 people have received the first dose of the Covid vaccination and 3,655,287 have received their second dose

A Scottish Government spokesman said: "The case numbers continue to be a cause for concern and our current situation remains fragile.

"As the First Minister said in her statement last week, it is vitally important that everyone plays their part in limiting the spread of the virus by observing the key public health measures.

"Those who are eligible, and have not yet done so, should get vaccinated as this remains the single most important thing we can do to keep each other safe.

"We should all be testing regularly as this makes it less likely that the virus will be inadvertently passed on to others.

"And basic steps like wearing face coverings on public transport, keeping a safe distance from others and opening a window if you have someone in your house for ventilation can also play a key role in breaking off chains of transmission.

"All these measures can help ensure we maintain the progress that we have made, and to keep on living more freely.

"No one wants to see a return of formal restrictions, but we cannot rule anything out as cases continue to surge.''

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