Video: Nicola Sturgeon says safest way to spend Christmas is in your own home
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41 people have died of coronavirus in the last 24 hours in Scotland, the Scottish Government has announced.
A further 572 people have tested positive for the virus overnight bringing the total number of cases to 110,612 across the country.
The death toll for Scotland now stands at 4,280 since the start of the pandemic in March.
A total of 1,033 people are currently receiving hospital treatment of which 53 are in intensive care.
© Getty ImagesCoronavirus cases have risen across Scotland
It comes as Nicola Sturgeon has said 'preventative action' may be taken to stop the spread of the virus over Christmas.
The First Minister will hold a cabinet meeting later today to discuss the new strain of coronavirus.
Professor Jason Leitch has urged Scots to wear a face covering when they are sitting down to their Christmas dinner.
The Senior Clinical Advisor says the Scottish public should do so in accordance with guidance set out by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Guidance from WHO published this week states that for households who chose to mix on these dates they should wear face coverings indoors, just as they would at a shop.
And responding to a question from the media, Professor Leitch confirmed he would support that advice.
He said: "The WHO advice is good. It came out because the WHO are worried about Christmas, of course, around the world, not just Scottish Christmas.
"And what they suggest is very sensible. It says, if you are indoors, with people who are not in your household, you should think about wearing a face covering.
"That's true in workplaces in Scotland just now. That should also be true when you have your Christmas celebration if you can possibly do it."