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Death toll rises by 89

A further 89 deaths have been recorded in connection with coronavirus in the last 24 hours. 

It brings the death toll in Scotland to more than 5,400. 

Meanwhile, cases have also risen to above 1,600 in the last day. 

For the latest figures, including for where you live, see our story here.

 

'We're so sorry'

Glastonbury has been cancelled for a second year in a row, it has just been announced. 

Music lovers had hoped the world famous festival might be able to go ahead in 2021 after it was forced to call off its 50th anniversary last year. 

Here's what organisers had to say, and what to do if you'd booked a deposit.

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Coronavirus in Scotland: 89 new deaths in last 24 hours, as cases rise by 1,636
 
Scotland has recorded 89 deaths from coronavirus and 1,636 positive tests in the past 24 hours, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said.
 
     
 
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High number of care homes sees Edinburgh suffer lowest vaccination rate in Scotland
 
NHS chiefs say that Edinburgh’s high number of care homes has delayed the roll out of the coronavirus vaccination programme, as figures show the capital’s vaccination rate is lagging behind the rest of Scotland.
 
     
 
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Further Covid restrictions could be needed - as new study shows ‘no evidence of case decline’ since new lockdown
 
The UK’s third national lockdown is not having a big enough impact on the number of people contracting Covid, with “no evidence of decline” so far, according to a new study.
 
     
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
 
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