Covid-19 figures
59 more people have died here in the past 24 hours from Covid-19.
The latest figures show 229 new cases of the virus have also been confirmed.
It means the total death toll now stands at 1,159 while the overall number of cases is 19,877.
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Latest figures show there have been more than 3 million Covid-19 cases globally, and over 212,000 deaths.
It comes as the Scottish government becomes the latest to recommend citizens wear a face mask in enclosed public spaces.
According to Johns Hopkins University, Covid-19 cases have risen above 3 million, with over 212,000 deaths.
In the US, where President Trump says he may seek damages from China, the death toll has risen above 56,000, with close to 1 million cases.
The Texas Governor is allowing the Stay at Home order to end on Thursday, similar to Georgia and Alaska, which have already started reopening.
In New York measures wont be lifted until at least May 15, but only where there's been a two week decline in hospitalizations.
Over 24,000 people have died in the UK, including 4,300 care home deaths.
Another 552 people have died in English hospitals, with 17 more in Wales.
In Scotland, where there's been a further 70 fatalities, citizens are being advised to cover their faces in public spaces like shops.
