Coronavirus in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon 'concerned' over 160 new cases

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Nicola Sturgeon has voiced concerns after 160 more people tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland.

The latest increase in new cases follows 123 reported on Sunday, with a number of "clusters" across Scotland.

The first minister said the rise in cases was "partly the result of a greater number of people being tested".

But she said it was "undoubtedly a concern" and that any connection between cases was being "carefully considered" by health protection teams.

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