Scotland records 18 covid deaths and 6,679 new cases in last 24 hours

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Scotland has recorded 18 coronavirus -linked deaths and 6,679 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to recent figures. It means the death toll under this measurement, of people who tested positive for the virus in the previous 28 days, has risen to 10,309.

There were 1,291 people in hospital on Friday with recently confirmed Covid-19, down 11 on the day before, with 35 in intensive care, up three.

So far 4,410,290 people have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccination, while 4,122,152 have received their second dose, and 3,286,355 have received a third dose or booster, according to figures published by the Scottish Government on Friday.It comes after experts claimed offering a fourth Covid vaccine dose to all over 18s could help prevent further infection and severe illness.The research suggests that four doses can help provide three to five times the level of protection against serious disease compared to three jabs.In addition to this, scientists found that a fourth dose could also stop people from becoming infected with coronavirus in the future.Experts have since advised the Israeli Government to begin offering the additional vaccine, reports Berkshire Live.The health ministry’s director must approve the recommendation. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.