Renfrewshire alcohol deaths are up by more than 20 per cent as pandemic takes grim toll

Scottish Government has confirmed that no people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 6,368 new cases had also been identified overnight.

Scottish Government has confirmed that nine people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, The latest figures for Scotland showed that 6,170 new cases had also been identified overnight.It brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,127.There are currently 629 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 59 being treated in intensive care.So far 4,108,804 people have received their first vaccination

shooting death of Scots gym boss Gary More for nearly three years ago. Police Scotland have confirmed the arrest of a 33-year-old man after the slaying of Gary outside his his home in Gartness Drive on the evening of Thursday, 6 September, 2018.

Scottish Government has confirmed that seven people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, The latest figures for Scotland showed that 6,029 new cases had also been identified overnight.It brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,118.There are currently 585 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 54 being treated in intensive care.So far 4,106,408 people have received their first

Perthshire mental health advocate says the root of alcohol dependence is not being adequately addressed, contributing to a national rise in drink deaths. Development manager at PLUS Perth and Kinross Susan Scott was responding to figures published earlier this month by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) which show a jump in Tayside of people dying from heath problems triggered by alcohol misuse and long-term drinking.

coronavirus deaths and 3,893 new cases overnight. The death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – still stands at 8,111.

Scottish Government has confirmed that no people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, The latest figures for Scotland showed that 7,113 new cases had also been identified overnight.It brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,103.There are currently 507 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 52 being treated in intensive care.The total number of positive cases since the pandemic started

covid deaths in Scotland in the past 24 hours. There have been 5,858 cases recorded across in the country in the same time frame, bringing the total numbers since the pandemic began to 407,660.

Perth and Kinross as cases continue to rise. The residents passed away from the virus last week with the region’s infection rate more than doubling over the past fortnight.

body was found in the search for him on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the Corehouse area of Lanark by the Falls of Clyde around 1.45pm.

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Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterThe devastating death toll of Covid in the region’s care homes is set to be put under the microscope as plans for a public inquiry are unveiled.The announcement of a statutory public inquiry into Scotland’s handling of the pandemic was made by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday.It is expected that the inquiry will begin by the end of this year, with draft plans published by the Scottish Government claiming

Keith in the north-east on July 26, 2018. Alfredo Ciociola, 47, who was behind the wheel of the minibus, is accused of driving dangerously, falling asleep, repeatedly braking, driving on to the opposite carriageway and colliding with the car.

Scottish Government has confirmed 10 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures for Scotland also showed that 4323 new cases had also been identified overnight.There are currently 364 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 43 being treated in intensive care.To date 4,085,552 people have received their first vaccination with 3,587,145 having a second jab.

iOS - Android The number of deaths in the Lanarkshire health board region increased 40 per cent, representing the sharpest rise in Scotland. Dr Adam Brodie, NHS Lanarkshire’s clinical director for addictions, told Lanarkshire Live : “Every life lost through alcohol use is a tragedy and the knock-on effects on the people who know and care for the deceased are deeply traumatic for all those affected.

MORE NEWS FROM THE PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESSExactly half of Scotland’s 32 council areas recorded covid fatalities last week.Worst hit were Glasgow, Edinburgh, North Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire, each of which had five deaths.In Renfrewshire, more than three quarters of the adult population in Renfrewshire - 77.8 per cent - are now fully vaccinated against the virus.A further 90.9 per cent have received their first jab.A total of 389 new infections were identified between August 9 and 15, with

MORE NEWS FROM THE PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESSThese modifications have already been confirmed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).However, while exams are set to take place, due to uncertainty over the pandemic, two contingency plans will be in placeIf there is further significant disruption to learning as a result of Covid-19, but it is still safe for exams to go ahead, there will be further modifications to courses and assessment.If public health conditions do not allow for an exam diet

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