BREAKING: 41 more Covid deaths in Scotland as total cases near 100,000

Live updates on coronavirus in Scotland, the UK, and around the world. [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Dec 4, 2020 Good afternoon, And welcome to your breaking coronavirus news bulletin from [The Scotsman](. It's the LAST DAY to take advantage of our Black Friday sale. Do not miss out on the opportunity to get a new digital subscription with us for 30% off. Support our journalism and have unlimited access to our website, with fewer ads, from just £2.10 a month. [Try us out before the offer ends](. More than 900 new Covid cases The latest Scottish [coronavirus]( figures have been confirmed by Deputy First Minister John Swinney. There have been 966 new Covid-19 cases confirmed in the last 24 hours, and sadly 41 new deaths. It brings the total of confirmed cases in Scotland almost to 100,000. [See the latest coronavirus figures for where you are here](. Coronavirus outbreak at care home A care home in Aberdeenshire is being investigated after more than 40 positive Covid-19 cases were detected between staff and residents. The home is now closed to new admissions and visiting. [Find out more about the situation and the care home's response in our report here](. More Covid news this afternoon - [Mass testing in schools 'could help judge impact on health and attainment']( - [Covid has taught humanity how to cope with great crisis]( - [UK coronavirus death toll passes 60,000 people]( [>> Keep updated with the latest coronavirus news as it unfolds on our live blog.]( Thank you for reading, have a great weekend. Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk [Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: Health Secretary confirms vaccine will reach care homes from 14 December]( Live updates on coronavirus in Scotland, the UK, and around the world. [{$escapedtitle}]( [Subscribe to The Scotsman today!]( [Article Image]( [Mass testing in schools ‘could help judge impact of coronavirus on attainment’]( The impact of coronavirus on pupils’ attainment and health could be assessed through mass testing at schools around Scotland, a Labour Holyrood election candidate has suggested. [Article Image]( [Aberdeenshire care home, Inchmarlo, has had an outbreak of more than 40 positive covid-19 cases]( An Aberdeenshire care home is being investigated after 44 cases of Covid-19 were detected in both staff and residents there. [Article Image]( [The official coronavirus death toll of the UK passes 60,000 - less than a month after it passed the 50,000 milestone]( The UK's death toll from Covid-19 has now passed 60,000 - less than a month after it passed the 50,000 milestone. [Article Image]( [Scottish Government urges people to avoid A&E unless they have 'life-threatening' conditions]( The Scottish Government is urging people to avoid A&E unless they have a ‘life-threatening’ condition to prevent the NHS being overwhelmed this winter. [View more Coronavirus news]( Please note Due to the unprecedented nature of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic we have launched this new daily newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest official information and advice. How to opt out of these emails We are sending these daily Coronavirus email bulletins in addition to our daily newsletter emails. If you would like to opt out of only these additional Public Interest emails, and continue to receive your regular daily newsletters, please [click here](. You have received this email as you have an account on The Scotsman, published by JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. To manage your individual newsletter preferences with us, please [click here]( and log in to your account. Alternatively you can [update]( your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive from JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, or [unsubscribe]( from all future emails. JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 11499982, having its registered address at 1, King Street, London, England, EC2V 8AU, United Kingdom. We will process your personal data in accordance with our [privacy policy](.