Where in Ayrshire have people tested positive for coronavirus this week?

Scroll down for the latest updates.The number of positive coronavirus cases in Scotland has passed 60,000, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.She said 28 coronavirus deaths and 1,202 positive tests have been recorded in the past 24 hours.The First Minster gave the latest Covid-19 figures as the Scottish Government prepares to reveal how a new tiered system of restrictions to tackle the virus will apply across the country.Decisions on which levels will apply to each region will be announced on

@scotgov is handling the pandemic well."Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie said: “People have made huge sacrifices for months on end, they will be devastated to hear that Christmas as they know it is cancelled this year.

“I hope this funding will allow continued emphasis on collaborative learning, innovation and efforts to find ways of sustaining livelihoods and communities which is one of our main priorities.

State Pension payment will rise by just £4.40 per week from next year should be reason enough for every elderly Scot to check if they are eligible to claim Attendance Allowance to boost their monthly income. The projected increase is the smallest rise allowed by legislation under the triple lock guarantee and means an annual increase of £228.80 for those on the ‘new’ State Pension, which will rise from £175.20 to £179.60 each week.

work hard to earn and re-earn the respect of people across the constituency.” The selection contest follows the announcement from incumbent MSP Mr Neil that he will be standing down after 22 years serving at the Scottish Parliament, including a decade as Shotts representative.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran patients have died in the past 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus, it can be revealed today. The death toll for the region is now at 189 with the area recording 9 deaths in the past seven days.A total of 105 fresh Covid cases have been detected in the past 24 hours in Ayrshire and Arran.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran are continuing to rise, it can be revealed today. A total of 62 patients are in hospital battling coronavirus with eight people in intensive care.A total of 57 new cases have been reported in the region overnight with the total for the county now at 2,983.Across Scotland, one more person has died after testing positive for COVID-19.

Scotland’s animal welfare charity has been caring for Capri the corn snake for 430 days at their Ayrshire and South West Scotland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre, making her their longest reptile resident. Lynda Hourston, centre assistant manager, said: "Capri would make a great addition to a home, but sadly she keeps getting overlooked, as do many reptiles who come into our care.

Ayrshire residents have died in the past week after testing positive for coronavirus, it can be revealed today.One NHS Ayrshire & Arran patient has died in the past 24 hours, Public Health Scotland data has shown.The number of COVID-19 hospital deaths in the region now stand at 182.The person that has died in the past 24 hours was a resident from North Ayrshire.Ayrshire has, again, recorded more than 100 cases in the past 24 hours with 103 new infections bringing the region's total to 2,888.A

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThe Ayrshire Post have this week joined business owners in backing a campaign to encourage shoppers to think local first.Scotland loves Local, led by Scotland’s Towns Partnership, aims to encourage folk to shop in their high streets and help get our town centres back on their feet following the impact of Covid-19.And the Post is encouraging everyone to shop locally whether it’s for your fruit and

NHS Ayrshire & Arran patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus, it can be revealed today.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further two people in Ayrshire and Arran have died from coronavirus as daily cases approach the 100 mark.New data from the Scottish Government shows the deaths occurred in South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire.The grim news comes as the area set yet another record for daily case rises.Figures show 95 people tested positive for the disease in the last 24 hours bringing the pandemic total to 2,478.There

coronavirus outbreak. Parents at Harlaw Academy, in Aberdeen, have received emails from school bosses saying a first year pupil had tested positive for Covid-19.

Steven Leslie was the first Scottish Prison Service officer to die from the virus. The death of Steven, 59, was described by union bosses as an “enormous loss” deeply felt by his colleagues.

Ayrshire has recorded a new record for the amount of coronavirus cases reported in one day.

Scottish FA have apologised to their English counterparts after a positive Covid-19 test forced the cancellation of an Under-19s friendly between the two home nations. Head coach Billy Stark has tested positive for the virus and will now travel home 'in isolation' to quarantine for 10 days.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAyrshire has recorded a new record rise in coronavirus cases taking the region soaring past the 2,000 mark.Scottish Government figures show 73 new positive tests were recorded in the area in the last 24 hours.That beats yesterday's total of 63 which was the highest daily rise since April  and brings the pandemic total to 2,068.For the first time since May, there are five people in intensive care in

Both secondaries will merge to form the Robert Burns Academy.  The campus will also be home to Barshare and Greenmill primaries. They will both be called Lochnorris Primary School.