There have been 17 new cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Scotland in the last 24 hours.
Latest figures were released by the Scottish Government as part of its daily coronavirus update to the nation – and on the day it was confirmed full-time in-school learning will return from next month.
Scotland's COVID-19 death toll remains at 2,491 although 4,201 deaths had been registered up to Sunday, July 19 where the disease was mentioned on the death certificate.
Across Scotland, a total of 355,898 tests have been carried out with 18,597 delivering a positive result for the coronavirus.
The number of positive coronavirus cases recorded in NHS Ayrshire & Arran stays at 1,275.
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 is 13.
Confirmed coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 1,275
Borders – 347
Dumfries and Galloway – 301
Fife – 943
Forth Valley – 1,096
Grampian – 1,448
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 4,976
Highland – 381
Lanarkshire – 2,780
Lothian – 3,193
Shetland – 54
Tayside – 1,787
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.
