A TOTAL of 2270 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus, a rise of nine from 2261 on Saturday, according to the Scottish Government.

The latest statistics indicate 15,101 people have tested positive for Covid-19, up 60 from 15,041 the previous day.

There are 845 patients in hospital who have tested positive for Covid-19, up four from 841 on Saturday.

Of these, 33 were in intensive care, a fall of three in 24 hours, while 11 were in intensive care with suspected Covid-19, also down three.