ANOTHER person has tested positive for coronavirus in the Borders, bringing the total this week to six.

Scottish Government statistics, published at 2pm today (Thursday, September 24), show the Borders has registered 479 cases since March, up by one since yesterday.

On Monday, the total since March stood at 473.

From tomorrow (Friday), pubs and restaurants in Scotland must close their doors at 10pm.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the new restriction earlier this week.