Signs for coronavirus testing at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh (Picture: PA)

A second person in Scotland diagnosed with Covid-19 has died, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

They were an elderly patient with underlying health conditions.

This follows the first death of a patient in Scotland with coronavirus, which was announced on March 13.

The government said that as of 2pm today, 195 people have tested positive for the virus in Scotland.


People wear masks on Prince Street in Edinburgh today (Picture: Getty)

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It contrasts to England, where the latest figures show 1,950 people have tested positive and 55 patients have died.

Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood said: ‘I am very saddened to report that an elderly patient with underlying health conditions, who has tested positive for coronavirus, has died. They were being treated by the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board.

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Commuters wait for trains at Edinburgh Waverley today (Picture: Getty)

‘I offer my deepest condolences to their friends and family at this difficult time. No further information will be available to protect patient confidentiality.’



The news comes as the Foreign Office advised against all but essential travel out of the UK as coronavirus sees borders around the globe shut down.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the fast-paced nature of the crisis meant that it was now necessary to issue global guidance.

The advice takes effect immediately and lasts for the next 30 days initially.

The Foreign Office said Britons who decide that they still need to travel abroad should be fully aware of the increased risks of doing so – including the possibility of being stranded overseas if restrictions are put in place.

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