Covid update from Public Health Scotland as 8,495 new cases reported

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A further 8,495 cases of coronavirus have been reported in Scotland with the disease claiming another 29 lives. Data published by the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland show there are currently 1,571 patients with Covid in Scottish hospitals, which is up 25 from yesterday.There are currently 44 people being treated with the disease in ICUs.The new fatalities recorded within the last 24 hours bring the nation's death toll to 10,122.

However, 12,675 deaths had been registered up to Sunday, January 16 where the disease was mentioned on the death certificate.

Meanwhile, there are 129 patients with Covid in Ayrshire hospitals – down eight from yesterday – while fewer than five people are being treated with the illness in the region's intensive care units.

Figures were released as Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the House of Commons that all 'Plan B' coronavirus restrictions in England, including mask wearing, would be lifted from Thursday, January 27.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.In terms of Public Health Scotland's rolling seven-day infection rate per 100,000 population, East Lothian has the highest rate in the country – at 679.3 as of Tuesday, January 18.Clackmannanshire has the second-highest infection rate at 672.6 while Falkirk is third with 653.3.