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Ross Dunn

Coronavirus Ayrshire: New Covid heatmap shows neighbourhoods with the most cases

A total of 764 new coronavirus cases have been reported across Scotland today.

Scottish Government figures released this afternoon also show that four more people have died after testing positive with the nation's death toll now standing at 2,530.

And a total of 31,451 cases have been declared across the country.

In Ayrshire 34 new cases have been recorded overnight with the total for the region now at 1,810.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran hospital number are also on the rise with 10 patients now fighting COVID-19 – a rise of one from yesterday.

ICU numbers remain below five in the area.

Across Scotland 23 people are in ICU after testing positive and 191 are in hospital.

A new coronavirus heatmap also shows areas where the public can see the 7-day positive rate per 100,000.

East Ayrshire currently has the highest rate of cases 71 in the past week; North Ayrshire has 66; and South Ayrshire has 48.

You can view the map here.

Symptoms of coronavirus...

The symptoms of coronavirus are:

  • a cough
  • a high temperature
  • shortness of breath
  • a loss of taste and smell

But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.

The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.

How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus...

  • wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
  • always wash your hands when you get home or into work

  • use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available

  • cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze

  • put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards

  • try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell

  • do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

If you think you may have the coronavirus, do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone.

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