A FURTHER six people have tested positive for coronavirus in the Borders over the last 24 hours.

The total number of cases in the region during the pandemic now stands at 962.

The Scottish Government released the updated statistics today (Wednesday, November 25) at 2pm.

There are 12 people being treated in hospital with the virus.

Across Scotland, the number of people in hospital has decreased from 1,197 to 1,161 over the past 24 hours.

The total number of positive cases since March nationwide stands at 90,961.