Sharp rise in positive coronavirus cases in Forth Valley

Latest figures issued this afternoon by Scottish Government show there have now been 131 positive tests in the region.

This is a rise of 28 since yesterday.

Across Scotland there has been 15,895 people tested and the vast majority – 13,902 – have been negative.

There have been 1993 positive tests and sadly, 60 people who tested positive have died.

The symptoms of coronavirus are: a high temperature or fever; a new, continuous cough; and shortness of breath.

You can protect yourself and others by: staying at home; only going outside for essential food, health and work reasons; staying two metres away from other people; washing your hands regularly; and washing your hands as soon as you get home.