Coronavirus outbreak confirmed at Ayrshire Maternity Unit

www.nhsdg.co.uk/testing/.Meanwhile, almost 37,650 first dose vaccinations have now been delivered in the region – equivalent to one in every four residents.By Sunday the majority of those aged 65 and over, along with those who are shielding, care home residents and the majority of front line health and social care staff should have been vaccinated.From Monday, the programme will move on to the groups which include all individuals aged 16 to 64 with underlying health conditions, and unpaid

coronavirus.A cluster of cases has been identified at Mossview Care Home in Lochgelly which has resulted in a further 25 residents catching Covid-19.Health chiefs have confirmed that a further 43 staff members have also been confirmed as having caught the killer bug.NHS Fife say they are working closely with the home and partner agencies in a bid to stop the virus spreading further.The home was temporarily closed to new admissions and visitors but these services have resumed following a 14

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.

coronavirus outbreak has been declared at a Glasgow Costco. Bosses at the wholesalers are currently working with Public Health Scotland following confirmed cases at the busy warehouse in St Rollox Business Park in the Springburn area.It is unclear how many staff are affected at this time.

covid outbreak at a station in West Lothian. Officers in the Green Watch at the Bathgate station are following government protocols after a colleague tested positive for the deadly virus.

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

coronavirus outbreak with at least six drivers testing positive. Around 24 people have been told to self-isolate after at least six contract delivery drivers tested positive at Bathgate’s Amazon warehouse in West Lothian.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserA review of the new arrangements will take place in four weeks’ time, and NHS Lanarkshire say: “Any alterations will be made as soon as it is safe to do so.“We recognise that every person has individual needs and may need an altered plan; the maternity team will continue to provide care and support tailored to each woman’s needs, and all women can discuss their own circumstances with their community midwife or the senior charge

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

South Ayrshire will see the successful candidate "drive transformational change" in children's services.A job ad posted on the local authority's website shows the 21-hours-a-week post carrying a salary of up to £36,868 per year.The Grade 5/Level 16 post has an hourly rate of between £32.67 and £33.67.The position, based at Ayr's County Buildings, will also oversee children's services planning.South Ayrshire Council says the position was evaluated to determine the wage made available but critics

Ayrshire has won the prestigious Bucharest International Music Competition – after competing against top musicians from across the globe.East Ayrshire Council’s brass instructor Craig Anderson, who also teaches at the Royal Conservatoire and plays for orchestras across Scotland, formed Lomond Brass last summer when he sought fellow professional musicians to form a group to play the most difficult repertoire.The group consists of Chris Hart, principal trumpet at the RSNO, Scotland’s national

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

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

Ayrshire’s hospitals as the number of patients being treated for the virus hits record-breaking highs in the region.Between Ayr and Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, the coronavirus bed capacity was set at 223 including ICU beds for critically-ill coronavirus patients — 28 per cent of the total hospital beds available.On Tuesday, January 19 at 8am, the health board were dealing with 197 Covid patients of which 14 were in ICU in both hospitals.A further 35 patients were in community hospitals across