THE number of new coronavirus cases in Scotland continues to drop, falling to below 3000 for the first time in a week.
The latest Covid-19 statistics reveal there were 2726 new infections identified in the past 24 hours, 11.4% of the total number of tests.
No further deaths have been recorded, although registration offices tend to be closed at weekends.
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A total of 25,996 vaccinations – 13,213 first doses and 12,783 second doses – were also administered yesterday.
It is 1369 more than were carried out on Friday when the figure was at a 10-week low.
NHS Scotland figures show, there were 316 patients in hospital with recently confirmed infections on Saturday evening – an increase of 10 – while the number in intensive care remained at 25.
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