Health chiefs reveal 125 coronavirus cases beyond Covid-19 wards in Scottish hospitals

hereThe government figures do not include deaths of people with suspected Covid-19, only those who have tested postive.The actual number of deaths involving coronavirus is thought to have passed 53,000.NHS England announced 46 new deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19.Public Health Wales said a further four people had died after testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total number of deaths to 1,475, while the total number of cases there increased by 31 to 15,001.In Scotland, a

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 pandemic is breaking down, according to the Scottish Health Secretary. Condemning Downing Street’s approach to the nationwide crisis, Jeane Freeman said there is a "vacuum" where shared discussion and decision making should be at the highest level.

Health Secretary is to appear before MPs in a session on the Covid-19 outbreak. Jeane Freeman and national clinical director Jason Leitch are expected to face questions on the impact of the virus in care homes from the Scottish Affairs Committee.

£2.5million to ensure its future.It comes after Trust chiefs warned this week that some of national treasures and tourist sites may not reopen until 2022 as it stands to lose £28million in income amid the pandemic.Despite members not being able to visit any of the NTS’s main attractions, they have now been asked to donate an extra £14 due to the “catastrophic drop in income” that is putting “Scotland’s heritage at risk”.A letter sent by chairman Sir Mark Jones to 365,000 members said the impact

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

Coronavirus in Scotland bringing the hospital death toll to 2,415.The Scottish Government also confirmed a rise in the number of positive case this afternoon, with 21 new cases reported overnight bringing the total figure to 15, 603.A total of 646 people are currently in hospital, while the number of people in intensive care sits at 16, a decrease of seven.It comes now Scotland has eased lockdown restrictions while battling the pandemic.The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced plans for

coronavirus reproduction rate is expected to be on the decrease after experts released the latest UK figures per region. Medical and scientific officials are keeping a close eye on the R-number (reproduction number), which has been described as the key factor behind the easing of the lockdown.

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

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