| Good afternoon, Welcome to your breaking coronavirus news bulletin from The Scotsman. Did you know we are now offering a combined digital and print subscription? However you like to read The Scotsman, we've got you covered. Get unlimited access to our website, access to the app, and a physical copy of the newspaper. Sound good? Find out more here. Covid deaths rise by 78 people A further 78 people have died in connection with coronavirus in the last 24 hours in Scotland. It's one of the highest daily death tolls since the pandemic began. And new daily cases have surpassed any figure previously recorded, with 2,649 more people having tested positive for Covid in the past day. To find out the latest figures for your area see our story here. Harsher lockdown rules warning These shocking figures come as more shops and businesses face closure to get Covid-19 under control, the First Minister has warned. Some retailers deemed 'essential' could be closed to provide fewer reasons for people to go outside, Nicola Sturgeon said today. Will you be affected? Find out what could happen here. More coronavirus news this afternoon >> For the very latest coronavirus news as it happens, see our LIVE blog. Thank you for reading and stay safe, Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk | 
