Almost 200 people have been diagnosed with the coronavirus in Ayrshire.
A total of 199 patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in the NHS Ayrshire & Arran region – this is up 22 on yesterday.
Across Scotland, 76 people have sadly died from coronavirus while 2,310 patients have now tested positive for the disease.
The total number of people who have been tested since the outbreak began stands at 17,007.
The first cases of coronavirus have also been recorded on the Western Isles and Orkney.
Figures were released this afternoon as part of the Scottish Government's daily update.
Coronavirus cases by health board:
Ayrshire and Arran – 199
Borders – 87
Dumfries and Galloway – 100
Fife – 96
Forth Valley – 146
Grampian – 108
Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 632
Highland – 58
Lanarkshire – 284
Lothian – 311
Shetland – 30
Tayside – 254
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.
