Updated figures show that a quarter of Scottish deaths were of care home residents
NRS statistics also revealed 62% of deaths were in hospital and 13% occurred in home settings.
In her daily update Nicola Sturgeon said it was "hard to report" that about 1,000 deaths in Scotland had been officially linked to coronavirus
However, she said that the latest statistics showing a fall in hospital and ICU admissions, was a cause for "cautious optimism"
A survey suggests that Scottish firms are shedding jobs at the fastest rate in 20 years
The economic impact of the lockdown dominates the front pages in Scotland following warnings from experts.
The Herald leads with "one in 10" potential jobs at risk in Scotland while the Daily Record splashes "economic meltdown".
Campaigners are calling on all councils to make payments to families who'd normally receive free school meals.
The Child Poverty Action Group says this is better than providing vouchers or meals.
BBC Scotland research shows a wide variation in the service being provided by councils during the emergency.
Roughly a third are providing meals or packed lunches - while a few are providing vouchers which can only be redeemed at particular chains.
Image source, Getty ImagesSome remote shops serving communities say they are having difficulty getting provisions for customers.
The Scottish Grocers Federation said the issue needs urgently addressed.
The body says many of its members are providing vital services such as ATMs, deliveries, bill payment facilities and post offices, but need support to continue to do so.
Image source, Getty ImagesWelcome to live coverage of updates on the coronavirus pandemic and its affects on Scotland.
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The economic impact of the lockdown takes its toll
Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman talks to GMS after 08:00.