The number of people who have died in the UK from coronavirus has increased by 77 , according to figures released from hospitals.
06.05.2020 - 16:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Over 40 people in Perth and Kinross have now died from COVID-19.
The latest figures covering the region up to May 3 were released on Wednesday afternoon.
It shows 43 deaths in the region have had the coronavirus recorded on the death certificate.
Of those who died, 11 were in care homes and 28 were in hospital. A further four died at home.
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The figure is an increase of five from the week before.
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