BREAKING: Scot Covid cases 'worryingly high' as numbers hit over 2,500 in 24 hours

Daily figures from the Scottish Government reveal that a total of 2,539 new positive cases have been recorded in the past 24 hours and the First Minister urges people to stick with the rules as figures remain “worryingly high.” [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Jan 1, 2021 Good afternoon, Welcome to your first breaking coronavirus news bulletin from [The Scotsman]( this year. We promise to keep fighting disinformation in 2021 and providing fact-checked, trusted news. But we can't do it without your help. If you can, please consider taking out a digital subscription with us from [just £3 a month](. Thank you. New Covid cases in Scotland 'worryingly high' More than 2,000 new [coronavirus]( cases were recorded in Scotland in the last 24 hours, sparking concern from the First Minister. Nicola Sturgeon is urging people not to visit others' homes as the new Covid-19 variant continues to spread rapidly. [See the latest coronavirus figures for Scotland including where you live here](. Millions tune in to virtual Hogmanay Three million people from more than 50 countries around the world tuned in to watch Edinburgh's Hogmanay film online last night. Drone displays took to the skies above the Capital's landmarks in the 15-minute film accompanied by a moving new poem read by Scottish stars. [Did you watch it? If not you can see it in full here](. Police break up gathering with hundreds of people While most people stayed at home on Hogmanay to curb the spread of coronavirus, there were some who were not so careful. Last night police had to break up a gathering which saw hundreds of people take to Calton Hill and Edinburgh Castle to celebrate the New Year arriving. [You can read about what happened here.]( More Covid news this afternoon - [Piers Morgan praises work of Edinburgh University-based public expert]( - [Furloughed pub staff 'should become frontline vaccinators']( - [Covid: do you have blood on your hands?]( Thank you for reading and stay safe, Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk [Coronavirus in Scotland: New coronavirus cases remain ‘worryingly high’ as 2,539 new cases recorded today]( Daily figures from the Scottish Government reveal that a total of 2,539 new positive cases have been recorded in the past 24 hours and the First Minister urges people to stick with the rules as figures remain “worryingly high.” [{$escapedtitle}]( [Subscribe to The Scotsman today!]( [Article Image]( [A patient died following an infection outbreak in an intensive care unit, it has emerged]( A patient died following an infection outbreak in an intensive care unit, it has emerged. [Article Image]( [Christmas Gift Guide 2020: great ideas to delight people of all ages, for all budgets]( We’ve rounded up presents to please everybody, be it a secret Santa gift or a luxury present to spoil your beloved. Here are all of our Christmas gift guides for 2020 in one place. Promoted by The Scotsman [Article Image]( ['She’s been consistently right from the start about covid ': Morgan praises work of Edinburgh Uni public health expert]( Piers Morgan has praised the work of Edinburgh University based public health expert Professor Devi Sridhar, saying that she has been ‘consistently right’ from the start of the coronavirus pandemic. [Article Image]( [This is how many people globally tuned in to watch Edinburgh's Hogmanay film]( More than 3.1 million people have watched the specially-created drone swarm film created to underline Edinburgh’s claim to be "the home of Hogmanay.” [View more 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](.