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First coronavirus case caused by 'community transmission' in Scotland revealed by officials

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The first case of coronavirus caused by "community transmission" within Scotland has been revealed by the Scottish Government.

Earlier today it was reported that nine more people have tested positive for the bug across Scotland - bringing the total to 36.

Chief medical officer Catherine Calderwood also revealed that one of the cases is the first positive diagnosis that is ‘unrelated to contact or travel’.She said: “We have identified the first case of community transmission in Scotland which is unrelated to contact or travel.

This was identified through our enhanced surveillance scheme."It is important to emphasise that we are still in the containment phase.

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