The number of people in Greater Glasgow with coronavirus has jumped from 152 to 183.
That's an increase of 31 overnight.
That announcement came as part of the Scottish Government's 2pm daily update on the daily virus.
There remains a huge increase in the number of cases in Greater Glasgow than in other surrounding health boards.
In Lanarkshire, the number of confirmed cases has risen from 58 to 75.
Across Scotland, there have been 584 cases of the deadly virus - up 85 from the previous day.
Sadly, two more people have died as a result - bringing the number of fatalities to 16.
READ MORE: Coronavirus LIVE: Lockdown confirmed Scottish cases reaches 584
Speaking to the Scottish Parliament, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reiterated that Scotland is “now on lockdown”.
She repeatedinstructions that people should only leave the home for basic necessities once a day, to exercise alone, for medical reasons or to support a vulnerable person or to travel to work if essential.
Social events of two or more people are prohibited, she said, though children under 18 can continue to move between households, but should take precautions.
Those who work in care or who have care responsibilities should continue to carry them out, she said.
Update on #coronavirus testing
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) March 24, 2020
As of 2pm today 9968 Scottish tests have concluded
9384 confirmed negative
584 positive
16 patients who tested positive have sadly died.
Our latest update ➡️ https://t.co/kZjGNz2EDe
Health advice ➡️ https://t.co/l7rqArB6Qu#COVIDー19 pic.twitter.com/lPwmzqg6cq
She added: “People must stay at home. I know how hard this is for everybody but people should not be meeting friends or family members outside home.
“Life should not be feeling normal – if it is, you are not sticking to the rules.”
Ms Nicola Sturgeon said staying at home has become “the only way of saving lives”.
She told MSPs the Scottish Parliament will only meet one day a week rather than three “until the Easter recess at least”.
The Easter recess is due to start on April 4.
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