Coronavirus Ayrshire: Vaccine scammers target patients with fake appointment emails

in Radcliffe. Officers say two people visited an address in the area claiming to be from a boiler company.They asked if they could carry out a gas safety check.When they failed to provide any proof of ID, they were asked to leave.The would-be victim then checked the visit with the housing association.

direct to your inboxAnother 622 people have died with coronavirus in the UK's hospitals.A further 563 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 71,789, NHS England said on Sunday.Patients were aged between 24 and 99, NHS England added.

direct to your inboxVaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi has opened up about the 'heart wrenching' loss of his uncle who died from coronavirus.Mr Zahawi says he's 'more determined than ever' to succeed with the vaccine rollout as he describes it as the 'most important job' he will do in his life.

Los Angeles Public Health officials have confirmed a second case of the Covid-19 variant B.1.1.7 just weeks after identifying the first instance in the county on Jan. 16.

Ayrshire say they have stepped up patrols in a bid to ensure the coronavirus lockdown is being respected.Chief Superintendent Faroque Hussain said his officers would "encourage people to do the right thing".And he pledged they will "act decisively to enforce the law" when finding any "wilful breaches".It follows a fresh plea today from NHS chiefs to the public to follow the stay-at-home order.Director of Public Health at Ayrshire & Arran, Lynne McNiven, said: "We are at a crucial time locally

East Ayrshire.Officers from Police Scotland searched a property in Kilmarnock Road, Mauchline under warrant at around 2pm on Thursday, January 21.A quantity of cannabis was recovered along with money and other items.A 24-year old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the drugs recovery and he will appear at Ayr Sheriff Court at a later date.A report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.Chief Inspector Nathan Calderwood, of Ayrshire Police Division, said: "Tackling drug supply

Ayrshire physio whose twin daughters are student nurses on the frontline is offering free back appointments to NHS staff tackling Covid.Kevin Maclellan, 50, from Ayr wants to thank the wonderful healthcare workers who are fighting to save lives on hospital wards across the region.The former physio at Rangers and Ayr United now runs his own business – Maclellan Physio – on South Harbour Street.Kevin is inviting doctors and nurses treating the sickest Covid patients for an appointment to relieve

Ayrshire has recorded a fresh spike in coronavirus hospital patient numbers in the past 24 hours. A total of 235 people are currently battling COVID-19 in NHS Ayrshire & Arran wards, Public Health Scotland data shows — a rise of six from yesterday.

Ayrshire seaside town.Housing association Ayrshire Housing has announced that works on the £7 million project in Troon will start next month.Cruden Building has been appointed to deliver the 52 energy-efficient new homes which will comprise of two and three-bedroomed semi-detached houses and two-bedroomed cottage flats for social rental.The site will be part of a huge expansion for the north-east of the town and will contribute to 600 plus new homes, including both private and affordable

The National Football League on Friday announced that it would give 7,500 health care workers free tickets toSuper Bowl LV. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the gesture was being made in an effort to thank the health care workers for all that they have done during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Ayrshire's list of Covid vaccinations hubs has today been unveiled.Centres will open next month with patients aged 65 to 79 invited to come forward as part of a mass inoculation programme.A total of 38 community locations will administer the vaccine across East, North and South Ayrshire.Letters giving details on the time and location of appointments will begin to drop from this Monday.The first appointments will take place on Monday, February 1 at the Galleon Centre in Kilmarnock, the Greenwood

Ayrshire area has one of the highest coronavirus case rates in Scotland.The very latest data shows that the zone 'Crosshouse, Gatehead and Kilmaurs Rural' has a positive case rate of more than 800 per 100,000 in the last seven days.That's after the area recorded 37 cases in the 4,621 population in the past week.The high number of cases puts the zone among Scotland's worst hit Covid areas at the moment.The area is eighth-worst in Scotland at the moment.Another Ayrshire region - 'Girvan Ailsa' -

Prestwick.A consultation is underway on how to use £510,000 funding to make it easier for people to socially distance due to COVID-19.Proposals include the widening of footpaths and suspension of on-street parking as part of the Sustrans Spaces for People programme.The changes were due to be rolled out in Prestwick Main Street, Maybole High Street, Troon’s Portland Street, Dalrymple Street in Girvan and Ayr.But they will not happen in Prestwick, it is now understood.Prestwick councillor Hugh

Dr. Anthony Fauci led his first Covid-19 press conference for the Biden Administration on Thursday. Asked about newly-confirmed President Joe Biden’s directive to “be completely transparent,” Fauci called it “liberating.”

Dalmellington Area Centre next week.The Main Street site will be operational on Monday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 26 from 10am to 6pm.The temporary facility will allow people who have COVID-19 symptoms to get a free swab test as part of the government’s UK-wide drive to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for communities.However, tests must be booked in advance at https://www.nhsinform.scot/test-and-protect or by calling 0800 028 2816.The booking portal for the Dalmellington

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Ayrshire hospitals with the coronavirus has hit a new record high today.A total of 221 people were in hospital with confirmed coronavirus at midnight – up four from yesterday which itself was a record high at the time.Figures have been produced by the Scottish Government this afternoon as part of its national COVID-19 daily briefing.No new deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours which means Scotland's death toll remains at 5,305.However, data from the National Records of Scotland (NRS)

“Our Take Five campaign, which launched recently, raises awareness of fraud and highlights ways in which people can protect themselves and remain vigilant to this crime.“Be aware an unsolicited telephone call, email or text message may not be from the person or organisation it appears to be from.