The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus has risen to 126, it has been announced today.
Tragically, this is an increase of 50 from yesterday.
Figures have been published this afternoon as part of the Scottish Government's daily update.
In the NHS Ayrshire & Arran region, a total of 221 people have the disease – up 22 from yesterday's statistic.
Across Scotland, a total of 18,128 tests have been carried out with 2,602 patients testing positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 221
Borders – 93
Dumfries and Galloway – 104
Fife – 119
Forth Valley – 172
Grampian – 128
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 682
Highland – 65
Lanarkshire – 320
Lothian – 356
Shetland – 30
Tayside – 307
Orkney – 2
Western Isles – 3
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
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always wash your hands when you get home or into work
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use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
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cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
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put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
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try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
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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.
