The number of cases of coronavirus in Ayrshire has now hit 640.
The Scottish Government published its latest figures this afternoon as part of its daily update on how COVID-19 is affecting the country.
It has been confirmed that 1,062 people have tragically passed away after being diagnosed the disease – up 77 from yesterday.
Throughout the NHS Ayrshire & Arran region, a total of 640 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19, an increase of 17 since yesterday's update.
Earlier today it was revealed that 120 Ayrshire and Arran residents have died as a result of contracting the deadly virus.
The number of patients in intensive care within the health board's region with confirmed or suspected coronavirus stood at eight at midnight; down by two from yesterday.
Meanwhile, the number of people in hospital with confirmed or suspected coronavirus at midnight was 103 and down 18 from yesterday.
Across Scotland, there have been 43,309 tests carried of which 9,038 have returned positive for COVID-19.
Confirmed coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 640
Borders – 243
Dumfries and Galloway – 235
Fife – 593
Forth Valley – 569
Grampian – 550
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 2,174
Highland – 211
Lanarkshire – 1,118
Lothian – 1,515
Shetland – 54
Tayside – 1,124
Orkney – 6
Western Isles – 6
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
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.
