Ten patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Scotland, the latest figures have revealed.
The update from the Scottish Government also showed the total number of positive cases for Scotland has risen to 416.
There are eight confirmed cases in the Highlands, 23 in the Grampian area and 24 on Shetland.
There are no confirmed cases for the Western Isles or Orkney.
Highland MSP Kate Forbes has warned people travelling north to escape major cities during the coronavirus outbreak that they are putting lives at risk.
The new Scottish finance secretary said there had been “a steady stream of traffic escaping the cities to the Highlands and islands”.
In a message on Facebook, Ms Forbes said: “If you live elsewhere, please stop using the Highlands as your means of self-isolation.
“There are people here who are trying to follow government guidance and the steady stream of traffic escaping the cities to the Highlands and Islands is not helping.
“You are risking lives by potentially transmitting the virus to a new community.
“This isn’t a wilderness, it’s home to people.
Meanwhile Police Scotland’s chief constable Iain Livingstone has urged everyone to play their part in the national response to the crisis.
He said: “I fully support the instruction from the UK and Scottish Governments for public houses, cafes, restaurants and other entertainment venues to close.
“I would like to thank the overwhelming majority of people who are already complying for their assistance and co-operation.”
