Coronavirus deaths rise by six as total cases reach 15,603

The country's official death toll stands at 2415.

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Another six people have died after contracting coronavirus in Scotland, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

The country’s official death toll stands at 2415, however, adding suspected cases the most up-to-date figure is 3964.

The total of confirmed cases of the virus has risen to 15,603 – a jump of 21 in the last 24 hours.

Of the people who have tested positive, 3795 patients have been discharged from hospital since March 5.

A total of 646 were in hospital as of Friday night, 16 of whom were in intensive care.

Another four people were in intensive care who are suspected to have Covid-19.

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