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Coronavirus in Scotland: How many cases are there? Coronavirus in Scotland: How many cases are there?
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There are currently 1,384 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Scotland, although the actual number of cases is likely to be in the tens of thousands. There are currently 1,563 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Scotland, although the actual number of cases is likely to be in the tens of thousands.
This page is updated regularly and shows how the number of confirmed cases has grown in Scotland, as well as a breakdown of where those cases are.This page is updated regularly and shows how the number of confirmed cases has grown in Scotland, as well as a breakdown of where those cases are.
Figures updated at 14:00 on 29 March 2020. Figures updated at 14:00 on 30 March 2020.
The first coronavirus case in Scotland was detected on 1 March by NHS Tayside and the number of patients testing positive for Covid-19 has risen steadily since then.The first coronavirus case in Scotland was detected on 1 March by NHS Tayside and the number of patients testing positive for Covid-19 has risen steadily since then.
However, Scotland's chief medical officer, Dr Catherine Calderwood, has estimated that the actual number of cases could be 50 times higher than the official figure.However, Scotland's chief medical officer, Dr Catherine Calderwood, has estimated that the actual number of cases could be 50 times higher than the official figure.
The first coronavirus death in Scotland was reported by NHS Lothian on 13 March. The patient was elderly and had underlying health issues.The first coronavirus death in Scotland was reported by NHS Lothian on 13 March. The patient was elderly and had underlying health issues.
This chart shows how the number of deaths has risen in the days since then.This chart shows how the number of deaths has risen in the days since then.
The Scottish government provides a breakdown of cases by health board. All patients who have tested positive for Covid-19 and are being treated in hospital will be included in these figures.The Scottish government provides a breakdown of cases by health board. All patients who have tested positive for Covid-19 and are being treated in hospital will be included in these figures.
The highest number of cases is in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, reflecting the fact it is the most populous part of Scotland.The highest number of cases is in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, reflecting the fact it is the most populous part of Scotland.
Finally, this graph shows how the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus has been growing each day since the 1 March.Finally, this graph shows how the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus has been growing each day since the 1 March.
It is normal to see occasional dips in the early stages of an outbreak like this, but the trend will be upwards until the number of cases begins to flatten.It is normal to see occasional dips in the early stages of an outbreak like this, but the trend will be upwards until the number of cases begins to flatten.
Some estimates say the UK will not start to see a decreasing number of cases until the end of June or July.Some estimates say the UK will not start to see a decreasing number of cases until the end of June or July.
Source for all graphs and figures: Scottish government's coronavirus in Scotland and daily briefing.Source for all graphs and figures: Scottish government's coronavirus in Scotland and daily briefing.