The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Scotland has reached 719. There have been 135 new confirmed cases since yesterday.
Earlier Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the number of deaths here had reached 22 and there are 51 people in intensive care. She explained a new advisory body, chaired by Professor Andrew Morris from the University of Edinburgh will help give "the fullest possible understanding of exactly how the virus is spreading in Scotland".The new Scottish Government Covid-19 advisory group will supplement the work of Sage - the UK Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies - which has been advising ministers north and south of the border.Ms Sturgeon said: "At all times, the Scottish Government's actions have been guided by