The COVID-19 testing station at Netherdale, Galashiels. Photo: Helen Barrington
THE Borders recorded 19 new cases of coronavirus in the latest 24-hour period, according to Scottish Government statistics.
Figures published at 2pm today (Thursday, February 4) show the region has now recorded 2,685 cases of COVID-19 since March last year.
There are now 22 people with coronavirus in hospital, with fewer than five in the intensive care unit (ICU).
A total of 1,149 people have tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours, across Scotland.
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