Ten more people in Scotland have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as the nation recorded a sixth day with no further deaths.
Across Scotland, a total of 329,962 tests have been carried out with 18,484 delivering a positive result for the coronavirus.
Scotland's COVID-19 death toll remains at 2,491 although figures produced by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) on Wednesday reported 4,193 deaths linked to the illness have been registered up to Sunday, July 19.
The Scottish Government has released new figures this afternoon as part of its daily coronavirus update.
The number of positive coronavirus cases recorded in NHS Ayrshire & Arran is up one from yesterday to 1,270.
There are fewer than five patients, within the health board's region, in intensive care with confirmed COVID-19.
Meanwhile, the number of people in hospital with confirmed coronavirus at midnight also stands at fewer than five.
The rolling seven-day average number of daily positive tests recorded has increased to 15 as the authorities deal with a cluster of cases relating to a call centre in North Lanarkshire.
Confirmed coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 1,270
Borders – 346
Dumfries and Galloway – 300
Fife – 938
Forth Valley – 1,092
Grampian – 1,440
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 4,921
Highland – 378
Lanarkshire – 2,765
Lothian – 3,182
Shetland – 54
Tayside – 1,782
Orkney – 9
Western Isles – 7
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.
