The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 172, it has been announced today.That is an increase of 46 from yesterday.The figures have been published this afternoon as part of the Scottish Government's daily update.In the Ayrshire and Arran region another 19 people have tested positive for coronavirus during the last 24 hours.
The confirmation means that the total number of confirmed people with the deadly virus in the region has risen to 240.A total of 3,001 people have now tested positive in Scotland - a daily rise of 399.The number of deaths in the country has reached 172 - a daily rise of 46.