Scotland death toll rises by 70

The number of people who have died in hospitals in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus has risen by 70 in a day, to a total of 985.

So far, there have now been 8,672 confirmed cases of the virus in Scotland - an increase of 222 over 24 hours.

These numbers do not include deaths in the community, in places such as care homes.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she was cautiously optimistic that the increase in cases was stabilising.

UK-wide figures are expected later.