INVERCLYDE residents are urged to stick to the key lockdown rules which are driving down the coronavirus infection rate.

Council leader Stephen McCabe made the appeal following the most recent update on the death toll locally.

His plea comes after latest stats showed 106 local people have lost their lives to COVID-19.

Councillor McCabe said: “While our communities continue to be affected by this virus, I would urge residents to stick to the national rules and guidance and if you are experiencing symptoms, however mild, to apply to get tested right away.”