The number of people in Scotland who have tragically died after contracting the coronavirus has increased by 49.
19.04.2020 - 12:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Plans to move patients with coronavirus into a care home have been uncovered by the Sunday Mail.
Leaked documents reveal that at least one nursing home in Scotland will take in non-residential new patients as well as returning ones.
The move, which has been branded “madness” by health professionals, union leaders and politicians, comes less than a week after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed that 25 per cent of all deaths linked to Covid-19 were in care homes.
Staff at Newcarron Court care
The number of people in Scotland who have tragically died after contracting the coronavirus has increased by 49.
The Scottish Government today said that 1492 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Lanarkshire.
The First Minister set out a "test, trace and isolate" strategy to in an attempt to suppress coronavirus in the months ahead.
Nicola Sturgeon’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has the support of the vast majority of Scots, a new survey suggests.
The First Minister has announced plans to expand the UK-wide coronavirus testing scheme which is delivered through drive-through centres across Scotland.
A total of 11 Scots who worked for the NHS or the social care sector have died from coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.
The Scottish Government is set to join a minute’s silence tomorrow in tribute to those pay tribute to people who have died from the coronavirus pandemic while working.
Nicola Sturgeon missed six emergency coronavirus Cobra meetings as the deadly virus was tightening its grip on Scotland, it has emerged.
A total of 1,231 people have now died of coronavirus in Scotland – an increase of 47 deaths from Friday.
Another batch of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) has been flown into Prestwick Airport today.
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every household across Scotland.
A total of 1120 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 58 deaths overnight.
The scale of the coronavirus crisis in Scotland’s care homes was laid bare today as it was revealed they accounted for one third of all deaths.
The First Minister has revealed that the magnitude of Covid-19 is sometimes overwhelming.
A total of 1062 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 77 deaths overnight.