An NHS Ayrshire & Arran patient has died after testing positive for coronavirus, it was revealed today.
The person's death was announced alongside six others across Scotland this afternoon. The nation's death toll now stands at 2,519.
The death is the first COVID-19 death in the region for weeks and Scottish Government data shows the person was from East Ayrhsire.
Across Ayrshire, 19 new cases have been detected in the past 24 hours and the total for the region now stands at 1,703.
The Scottish Government also reported today that there was less than five people in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19 and five people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed coronavirus.
Across Scotland, 640 positive tests have been recorded in the past 24 hours with the country's total now at 29,244.
Figures show that across the country, 15 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19 and 137 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19.
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.
