Further 76 Covid deaths as vaccine rollout continues

The total number of deaths after confirmed coronavirus in Scotland now stands at 5704.

Scotland has recorded a further 76 deaths from coronavirus as a mass roll out of the Covid-19 vaccination continues in Glasgow.

The total number of deaths after confirmed coronavirus in Scotland now stands at 5704.

There were 1307 new cases of Covid-19 reported on Saturday, with 2085 people currently in hospital with the virus.

Of that number, 159 people were in intensive care, a decrease of two from Friday.

Meanwhile, the roll out of mass vaccinations at the NHS Louisa Jordan, situated at the SEC Glasgow, continued on Saturday.

A total of 65 vaccine stations have been created at the hospital, utilising the large floor space to ensure a rapid turnaround in a safe environment. 

Last weekend, more than 5000 health and social care staff were vaccinated at the site.

The latest figures show 380,667 people have received their first coronavirus vaccination, with 5188 having received their second dose.

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