Lockdown restrictions have recently been tightened across the country in an effort to stem the rise and prevent further deaths, with Ms Sturgeon urging people to stick to the new regulations. Latest figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) show that 740 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours (as of 4 October), and no new deaths have been recorded. Hospital admission have increased by five to 210 in 24 hours, with two more patients admitted to intensive care. Listed are the total number of Covid-19 patients who were admitted to intensive care in Scotland since July, based on weekly figures from PHS.

1. 26 July
In the week ending 26 July, there were three new patients admitted to intensive care who ever had Covid-19. Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN

2. 2 August
In the week ending 2 August, there were two new patients admitted to intensive care who ever had Covid-19. Photo: Shutterstock

3. 9 August
In the week ending 9 August, there were no new patients admitted to intensive care who ever had Covid-19. Photo: Shutterstock

4. 16 August
In the week ending 16 August, there were two new patients admitted to intensive care who ever had Covid-19. Photo: Shutterstock

