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Kathleen Speirs

Coronavirus Scotland: 4,193 Scots have died of confirmed or suspected Covid-19

A total of 4,193 people have died of confirmed or suspected coronavirus in Scotland.

The figures, updated by the National Records of Scotland (NRS), show that these deaths have been officially recorded as of July 19.

The weekly statistics account for all deaths registered in Scotland where Covid-19 is mentioned on the death certificate.

Figures are different to those released daily during the Scottish Government's press briefing as they account for all suspected and probable cases of the virus in hospitals.

A nurse disinfects work surfaces at a hospital (PA)

The NRS shows there were six deaths related to coronavirus between13th to 19th July – which is decrease of seven on last week.

46 per cent of deaths occurred in hospitals.

Around 47 per cent of registered deaths were in care homes.

While about seven per cent were at home or other forms of non-institutional settings.

77 per cent of all Covid-19 deaths were of people aged 75 or over.

For all Scottish coronavirus updates follow our live blog.

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