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The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Scotland's hospitals has risen to 893.

The daily update released by the Scottish government showed a rise of 56 deaths since Friday.

There have been 7,820 positive tests, an increase of 411.

The number of patients in intensive care last night with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 182, a drop of seven since Friday. There were 1,793 patients being treated for the virus.

The actual death toll in Scotland - including in care homes and the community - is now likely to be well over the 1,000 mark.

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A care home where 16 residents suspected of contracting Covid-19 have died since 4 April, has confirmed four further deaths.

Berelands Care Home in Prestwick, Ayrshire, said the deaths happened on Thursday and Friday morning.

It comes as the Scottish government said efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus in care homes would be stepped up.

A quarter of deaths linked to the virus have occurred in care homes.

This is the number of confirmed cases in each Scottish health board area, plus the number of people in hospital as of midnight, with the number in brackets those who are in intensive care.

• Ayrshire and Arran 560, 118 in hospital (12 in intensive care)
• Borders 231, 52 (6)
• Dumfries and Galloway 222, 29 (5)
• Fife 514, 119 (6)
• Forth Valley 451, 77 (*)
• Grampian 432, 84 (15)
• Greater Glasgow and Clyde 1905, 593 (65)
• Highland 193, 59 (6)
• Lanarkshire 995, 252 (27)
• Lothian 1239, 286 (28)
• Orkney 5 * *
• Shetland 45 * *
• Tayside 1022, 108 (7)
• Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) 6 * *

There are also 10 people in the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Clydebank, managed by a Special Health Board appointed by NHS Scotland.

* = less than 5

The Scottish government has released the latest figures on coronavirus cases in Scotland.

• 7,820 positive cases confirmed, an increase of 411, from 38,233 tests
• 1,793 patients in hospital, a decrease of six
• 182 people in intensive care, a decrease of seven
• 56 deaths in the last 24 hours of patients who have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total - under that measurement - to 893.

• *Wider figures released earlier this week suggest the total number of deaths - including those in care homes and the community - is well over 1,000.

Off The Ball
BBC Radio Scotland

More from Scotland's national clinical director as he answers questions from Off The Ball listeners.

Q: We are getting a new puppy this week but to collect it will involve a 40-minute drive. Is it safe to make the trip?

A: Every time you leave the house is a risk, even for essential journeys like going to the shops or taking supplies to a vulnerable loved one.

Getting someone to deliver the puppy is probably a better idea.

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Q: Is it okay to sit in the garden and talk to a friend, while keeping a safe distance?

A: No. It's really hard but we need to keep thinking of this in terms of the difference between individual help and helping everybody.

If a family go to the beach and observe all the restrictions then you'd say what's the harm in that? But if everyone does it, the disease spreads and more people will die.

Hearts owner Ann Budge says "speed is of the essence" if reconstruction of Scotland's football leagues has a "fighting chance" of being agreed.

Budge and Hamilton's Les Gray are heading up a taskforce on a reorganisation of the SPFL next term after a vote in favour of ending the lower league season early due to the coronavirus outbreak was passed.

Hearts would be relegated if the top flight adopts the same stance, with Budge wanting a three-week turnaround.

Off The Ball
BBC Radio Scotland

More from Scotland's national clinical director as he answers questions from Off The Ball listeners.

Q: Why are people still arriving in UK by air?

A: People should only be travelling when it's absolutely essential.

You see some airports in other countries conducting on-the-spot temperature checks; they are not very reliable.

We want everyone arriving in this country to stay at home, wash their hands regularly and to observe social distancing.

Q: Some people appear to be forgetting all about social distancing during the regular clap for carers on Thursday evenings...

A: It's a fantastic moment to acknowledge all key workers but, of course, social distancing applies 24 hours a day. It's no excuse for people to gather in crowds and be too close together."

Off The Ball
BBC Radio Scotland

Jason Leitch, the Scottish Government's national clinical director, has once again been fielding questions about coronavirus from listeners of Off The Ball.

Q: Why are Sweden taking a different approach and why do Austria and Germany seem to be coping much better than us?

A: Country comparisons are tricky. They don't live like we live in other parts of the world. Housing is different, the population is more spread out in a place like Sweden.

Each country has to make choices for that country's virus.

We will absolutely learn from other nations and we are looking all over the world all the time, but it is still early days with this new disease.

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Recovery time will depend on how sick you become in the first place. Some people will shrug off the illness fast, but for others it could leave lasting problems.

Age, gender and other health issues all increase the risk of becoming more seriously ill from Covid-19.

Read more from James Gallagher, BBC health and science correspondent.

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BBC Radio Scotland

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Golfer Richie Ramsay has said the decision to postpone the Scottish Open was "correct" in a "very tough" situation.

The event was due to be held at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick from 9-12 July but fell victim to the Covid-19 outbreak. Talks are ongoing about a rescheduled date.

Aberdonian Ramsay, who is enjoying spending more time with his family during lockdown, told the BBC's Weekend Good Morning Scotland programme the decision did not really come as a surprise.

"Safety comes first," he added. “It’s good that it’s been postponed and not cancelled, but a lot of these things are outside our control at the moment. The reality is that as much as you pencil in dates, nobody knows."

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Scotland's national clinical director is getting ready for his now regular appointment with the Off the Ball team.

It's your chance to ask about anything coronavirus-related.

Good Morning Scotland
BBC Radio Scotland

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The World Health Organization has questioned whether antibody tests offer any guarantee of immunity in the fight against Covid-19.

And Allan Wilson, president of the Institute of Biomedical Science, understands the UK government is "trying to get their money back" on an order of millions from China, which are "unlikely to be of any use".

"They are unreliable and should not be part of the strategy," Mr Wilson, who says antibody tests carried out in NHS labs are "very accurate", told BBC Radio Scotland.

We'll get a further update from the Scottish government this afternoon on the latest figures surrounding coronavirus.

Here's a reminder of the current situation.

Angie Brown
Edinburgh and East reporter

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Jane Hurst says she loves the "wee family" of 100 children that she watches over on two neighbouring estates in Edinburgh.

The 42-year-old project support worker knows all the children on the Muirhouse and Pilton estates by name, and likes to be there for them when they need help and support.

The youngsters, aged between 10 and 18, can usually drop into the Ferrywell Youth Project office, which borders both estates, at any time to see her and her two colleagues for a chat, comfort and something to eat.

But since the start of the coronavirus lockdown, the children have not been allowed to meet Jane or the other youth workers.

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Actor James McAvoy, Chvrches singer Lauren Mayberry, author Ian Rankin and BBC radio DJ Edith Bowman are among a host of Scottish musicians, actors and celebrities who will take part in a three-hour livestream fundraiser on Wednesday for the Masks For Scotland , externalcharity, raising money to buy protective clothing for Scotland's health workers fighting Covid-19.

For The Love Of Scotland, announced last night, has been organised by Gigs In Scotland and Ms Bowman, who will host the evening of music performances, poetry, book readings and chats from 18:00 until 21:00.

Among others taking part so far are singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, Twin Atlantic singer Sam McTrusty and actors Peter Capaldi, Peter Mullen, Jack Lowden, Ncuti Gatwa and Jean Johansson.

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Coronavirus restrictions are not stopping you from snapping some amazing pictures.

Lockdown life in Scotland is different but no less photo-worthy.

Don't forget to check out our weekly picture gallery.

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Extra supplies of personal protective equipment are to be delivered to more than 1,000 care homes across Scotland due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The move, to safeguard staff and residents, comes amid growing concern about the availability of masks, aprons and gloves.

A quarter of the country's Covid-19 deaths have occurred in care homes.

The sector is responsible for sourcing its own PPE but with supply chains under immense pressure, NHS National Services Scotland will prioritise the delivery of stock directly to care homes where the virus is known to be present.

Read more here.

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A 73-year-old NHS worker in Edinburgh has died after contracting coronavirus.

Jane Murphy worked at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for almost 30 years, first as a cleaner before being retrained as a clinical support worker.

Tributes from colleagues hailed her as a mentor to many on the team and a life-long friend to everyone who met her.

Friend Elaine Sibbald said: "Jane would help anybody out, but would tell you if you were wrong. She had the biggest heart, and was always there if I needed her."

Read more here.