The Borders recorded 20 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours
THE Borders recorded 20 new cases of coronavirus in a 24-hour period, the latest figures show.
According to Scottish Government data released at 2pm today (August 13), the new cases were reported in the region over a 24-hour period, bringing the total number of cases since March 2020 to 4,701.
There are also 11 people in hospital in the Borders with recently confirmed cases of coronavirus.
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Yesterday (August 12) the region recorded 12 people in hospital with confirmed COVID-19.
Since March 2020 Scotland has recorded 359,442 cases of COVID-19.
And nationally there are currently 356 people in hospital with recently confirmed cases of coronavirus.
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