Good afternoon, Welcome to your breaking coronavirus news bulletin from The Scotsman. Stay in the know as you stay in your home. Read the newspaper on our app, or get the real thing delivered to your door every day. Our subscriptions start from just £3 a month and you can cancel anytime. Find out more here. Scot coronavirus deaths rise by 64 There have been 64 more coronavirus deaths and 1,707 new cases confirmed in the last 24 hours, the First Minister announced this afternoon. Meanwhile, the number of people in hospital being treated for the virus is also on the rise. Find out the latest Covid figures for Scotland in our story here. 'You're not alone with how you are feeling right now' Those were the words of Nicola Sturgeon as she led a mental health-focused coronavirus briefing this afternoon. "We all have to look out for each other and help each other," she said, announcing a helpline which will direct people to the services they need - whether that be for mental health, food, of information. You can call 0800 111 4000 from Monday to Friday. Read our insight into what a winter lockdown means for mental health. And if you need mental health support, see SAMH. More Covid news this afternoon >> Don't forget to check our LIVE blog for the latest breaking coronavirus news as it happens here. Thanks for reading and stay safe, Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk |