More COVID deaths in Perth and Kinross as cases continue to rise

Covid victim has been refused disability benefits despite being left unable to work and taking 10 types of medication for the last 16 months. Shereen Smith was a wedding singer and had also been in the process of setting up her own cake-making company when she was struck down by the virus in March last year.

Perth Prison will likely remain in lockdown until next week as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Perth and Kinross died from COVID-19 last week, according to official statistics. Data from the National Records of Scotland shows the deaths occurred between July 12 and 19.It is the highest weekly total since the week beginning February 22.Perth and Kinross has now recorded multiple COVID deaths in four of the last five weeks after cases rose dramatically in the region.

Perth and Kinross as the area enters level zero of restrictions – but nearly 10 per cent of the adult population remain completely unvaccinated. Back on June 18 First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was expected all Scottish adults would have had their first dose of the vaccine by July 18.But the latest figures show 9.1 per cent of over 18s in Perth and Kinross have still not had any dose.The largest proportion of unvaccinated adults are those aged 18 to 29.

Perth and Kinross were reached by the £463 million Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband (DSSB) project, which came to an end earlier this month. Engineers from Openreach laid more than 454km of cable across Perth and Kinross during the build, which started in 2014.

Covid have come into the spotlight once again. Tory Health Secretary Sajid Javid revealed that he had tested positive for the virus on Saturday, In a video, the UK Government minister said that he had received both vaccinations and was experiencing ‘mild’ symptoms.

were forced into self-isolation after flouting Covid rules at a colleague’s retirement do. Insiders at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital claimed more than 40 people met for a celebration in a pub in Glasgow’s Maryhill.

The latest figures were announced this afternoon as new infections continue to surge across the country.515 people are currently in Scottish hospitals battling the virus, with 46 requiring intensive care.A total of 321,202 Scots have now caught coronavirus since the start of the pandemic with 7,772 deaths recorded.3,948,446 people have now had their first dose of the vaccine while 2,914,904 have had their second.

coronavirus deaths overnight but a further 2,134 new positive cases. The latest figures were announced this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.However, a delay at the Glasgow lighthouse lab is causing today's figures to be lower than predicted.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region“Not all staff demonstrated an understanding or knowledge of infection prevention and control measures, including the correct use of PPE or the safe disposal of domestic and clinical waste.”A letter of serious concern was issued.And now, an “improvement notice” has been served.

First Minister is expected to announce the latest covid figures and address the state of the pandemic across the country. Over the last couple of weeks cases of the deadly virus have risen in Scotland which is down to the spread of the Delta variant which originated in India.

coronavirus across the country. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin have been at 'Black' status for a number of days which means they are at capacity.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensCovid infections in Renfrewshire reached an all time high last week, with the area currently recording an infection rate of 489 cases per 100,000 of population.In the week to Monday, an incredible 875 new cases were identified.The rollout of the vaccine has been offering increased protection to vulnerable groups, but hospital admissions across the area are increasing.The leader of Scottish Labour has demanded a return to parliament for MSPs, arguing

Perth and Kinross and wider Tayside. Chief superintendent Phil Davison started his new role on July 5 and takes over from fellow CS Andrew Todd, who is set to retire later this month.

coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland with 3,799 new positive cases overnight. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

Scottish Government has confirmed that six people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

Perth and Kinross has more than tripled over the past two weeks. It comes as the World Health Organisation data shows Tayside has become the COVID capital of Europe with the current highest rates of infection.

Nicola Sturgeon 's government to lift restrictions despite the high number of cases across the country. Scotland is currently seeing a high rate of positive cases which has been linked to the Delta variant.