The number of people who have died in Scotland from coronavirus has reached 22. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon updated the country in a statement today and also said the total of coronavirus patients in intensive care is 51.
Yesterday, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman told MSPs that more than 2,500 people likely to be carrying the Covid-19 virus in Scotland.Ms Freeman was giving evidence before the Scottish Parliament's Health Committee on the impact of the Coronavirus Bill.MSPs are debating a legislative consent motion, which will provide support from the Scottish Parliament to the Coronavirus Bill, currently working its way through Westminster.It includes provisions allowing retired medical professionals to return to help fight the