Positive coronavirus cases in Greater Glasgow have jumped by one third in 24 hours according to the latest figures.
Nicola Sturgeon announced the latest statistics which showed 86 people tested positive in the last 24 hours.
On Tuesday the number was 66, which sparked the announcement of a new partial lockdown on Glasgow city and two other areas in Greater Glasgow.
It takes the total to 260 in the area in the last four days.
People are being told not to visit other households.
Hospital visits are being restricted to essential visits only.
The restrictions also apply in East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire.
Ms Sturgeon revealed there had been another 156 cases across Scotland and 256 people were in hospital.
She said: “The level of covid-19 is particularly high and rising in these areas.”
On why the restrictions focused on visiting between households, Ms Sturgeon added: “Transmission in the west of Scotland is mainly, but nit exclusively, in people’s homes.
“If we let it, this virus will spread rapidly. Please make sure you know the rules and follow them.”
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