There have been small rises in both the number of Ayrshire coronavirus cases and deaths nationally as Scotland prepares for the easing of lockdown.
A further six people within the NHS Ayrshire & Arran region have been diagnosed with COVID-19 which takes the total to 1,029.
There remain fewer than five patients, within the health board's region, in intensive care with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.
However, the number of people in hospital with confirmed coronavirus at midnight stood at 16.
Tragically, Scotland's coronavirus death toll now stands at 2,304 – which is a rise of 13 from yesterday's report.
The Scottish Government published the figures this afternoon as part of its daily coronavirus update.
In Scotland, a total of 106,984 tests have been carried out with 15,240 delivering a positive result for the coronavirus.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will tomorrow outline the short-term future for Scotland with lockdown easing measures set to kick in from Friday.
Confirmed coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 1,029
Borders – 323
Dumfries and Galloway – 260
Fife – 830
Forth Valley – 919
Grampian – 1,256
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 3,916
Highland – 337
Lanarkshire – 1,957
Lothian – 2,685
Shetland – 54
Tayside – 1,661
Orkney – 7
Western Isles – 6
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.
