Coronavirus Scotland: One fifth of Scots care home workers tested for Covid-19

Ayrshire and Arran has reported no new COVID-19 cases for TWO consecutive days.

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Kilmarnock coronavirus deaths have taken place in some of the town’s most deprived areas, new figures show.One of Kilmarnock’s most poverty-stricken regions also has the worst COVID-19 death rate in East Ayrshire, the National Records of Scotland (NRS) report has revealed.Altonhill North and Onthank has a death rate of 307.2 per 100,000 after 14 people died in the area as a result of contracting the virus between March and May.According to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD), this

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

coronavirus in Scotland.The figures, updated by the National Records of Scotland (NRS), show that these deaths have been officially recorded as of June 14. The weekly statistics account for all deaths registered in Scotland where Covid-19 is mentioned on the death certificate.

East Kilbride care home where 23 residents have died from coronavirus has been backed by the Care Inspectorate - despite urgent calls for an investigation.

Coronavirus in Scotland, bringing the hospital death toll to 2439. The Scottish Government confirmed the number of cases has reached 15,682 - a rise of 17 from yesterday.

Ayrshire and Arran has reported no new coronavirus cases for the second time this month.

A further 12 people have died from Coronavirus in Scotland’s hospitals bringing the total to 2,434 fatalities. The latest figures were announced at the Scottish Government’s daily Covid-19 briefing in Parliament before First Minister's Questions.

Coronavirus in Scotland, bringing the hospital death toll to 2,422. The Scottish Government confirmed the number of cases has reached 15,653 a rise of 14 from yesterday.

There have been no new recorded deaths from coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours.Latest Scottish Government figures show the disease has claimed the lives of 2,415 people - the same figure as yesterday.In Ayrshire, there's been a slight rise in the number of confirmed cases.That now stands at 1,079 - up two from yesterday.There are 10 people battling the disease in Ayrshire hospitals - also up two on yesterday.There remains fewer than five patients in intensive care in the region with

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

Coronavirus in Scotland bringing the hospital death toll to 2,409. The Scottish Government confirmed the number of cases has reached 15,582 a rise of 29 on the previous day.

Police are appealing for information after three 'cruel' raids on care homes - while residents slept inside.

There has been a huge drop in the COVID-19 death rate in Ayrshire, new figures show.

A further 11 people have died from Coronavirus in Scotland bringing the death toll to 2,386.

Calls for public ownership of care homes have been made after figures showed covid-19 infection rates are higher in the private sector.

A further 12 people have died from Coronavirus in Scotland bringing the death toll to 2,375.

A care home was targeted by organised criminals who intercepted a £10,000 payment for vital protective clothing.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ayrshire has risen by just two to 1,060.