A further 2,581 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Scotland in the last 24 hours – with the disaease claiming another 30 lives.Latest data published by the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland shows there are 918 Covid patients in Scottish hospitals.The number of people battling the virus in ICUs across the nation is 51.
There are 119 Covid patients in Ayrshire hospitals — down six from yesterday. That's the lowest number since September 22.Currently, seven people are being treated for the disease in intensive care.
The new fatalities mean Scotland's death toll now stands at 8,849.However, 11,262 deaths have been registered in Scotland where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate up to Sunday, October 10.In