THE number of coronavirus deaths in Scotland has risen to 14, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.

The First Minister told how the number of positive cases north of the border now sits at 499.

During the Scottish Government's daily update on the global pandemic, Ms Sturgeon revealed the number of cases had jumped by 83 within 24 hours.

Ms Sturgeon again urged businesses to allow non-essential workers to stay home.

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