Fourteen people have now died after contracting coronavirus, it has been confirmed today.
The Scottish Government released its latest figures this afternoon as part of a daily update on the impact the virus is having in Scotland.
The total number of people who have contracted coronavirus within the NHS Ayrshire & Arran region now stands at 34.
That figure is up nine from yesterday.
Across Scotland, the total number of tests carried out is 9,364. Of that figure, 499 tests have been confirmed as positive for coronavirus.
Coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 34
Borders – 12
Dumfries and Galloway – 18
Fife – 19
Forth Valley – 40
Grampian – 24
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 152
Highland – 12
Lanarkshire – 58
Lothian – 59
Shetland – 24
Tayside – 47
Symptoms of coronavirus...
The symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a cough
- a high temperature
- shortness of breath
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
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always wash your hands when you get home or into work
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use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
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cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
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put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
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try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
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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.
