Scotland records 1240 new Covid cases and zero deaths

Most restrictions are being lifted across Scotland from Monday.

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Scotland has recorded 1240 new coronavirus cases and zero deaths in the last 24 hours.

Official statistics published by the Scottish Government showed that as of Saturday, 360 people were in hospital, whilst there were 40 people in intensive care.

Just over 4m people have had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, with around 3.3m people having had their second dose.

It comes ahead of most restrictions being lifted across Scotland from Monday.

The changes will mean an end to social distancing and limits on the size of social gatherings, however the wearing of face coverings in some public spaces will continue.

Speaking at the Govanhill Carnival on Saturday, First Minister urged people to get their vaccination.

She told a crowd: “If you are not vaccinated yet, get vaccinated as soon as possible and help us all get back to doing all of the normal things that we all want to do.”

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