The number of coronavirus cases in Scotland has jumped to 322.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed the new total of Covid-19 cases, up by 56 from Thursday, as she gave a briefing on coronavirus.
.@NicolaSturgeon confirms there are now 322 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Scotland - a 56 increase. No further deaths have been recorded following the six previous deaths announced. pic.twitter.com/9zFusMh9Af
— David Bol (@mrdavidbol) March 20, 2020
It comes as schools across Scotland closed down to help deal with the spread of the disease.
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At the press conference, the First Minister said the advice to stop socialising is not “merely optional” adding “I know that there will be some of you who want to head out to the pub for a final night out. My guidance is crystal clear - please do not so this.”
The First Minister stresses that cancer treatment and life-saving treatment “must go ahead”, with elective procedures put on hold.
— David Bol (@mrdavidbol) March 20, 2020
She confirmed measures will be introduced to help those who become unemployed into alternative jobs.
The First Minister “unreservedly condemned” the actions of the Britannia Hotel group after staff lost their jobs and were evicted in Aviemore.
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