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Coronavirus LIVE: 151 confirmed cases in country

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  • What we know so far:
  • As of 7am, Tuesday, 17 March:
  • 171 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Scotland.
  • The government has issued advice to the public, urging people to 'work from home', 'avoid pubs, clubs and theatres' and stop any 'non-essential travel'.
  • Anyone living in a household with somebody who has either a persistent cough or fever must now also isolate themselves for 14 days.
  • 1543 positive tests for coronavirus in the UK.
  • The UK death toll of COVID-19 is now 55

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