A huge increase of Ayrshire coronavirus cases has been reported overnight.
A total of 154 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the region – up from 108 yesterday.
Across Scotland, 47 people have died from coronavirus and 1563 have now tested positive.
Coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 154
Borders – 63
Dumfries and Galloway – 74
Fife – 70
Forth Valley – 103
Grampian – 66
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 449
Highland – 44
Lanarkshire – 197
Lothian – 208
Shetland – 27
Tayside – 108
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.
