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Coronavirus in Scotland: Key figures and trends Coronavirus in Scotland: Key figures and trends
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This page summarises all the key data relating to the coronavirus outbreak in Scotland and is updated regularly.This page summarises all the key data relating to the coronavirus outbreak in Scotland and is updated regularly.
It uses figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) which are released daily by the Scottish government on its website and during its daily briefing.It uses figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) which are released daily by the Scottish government on its website and during its daily briefing.
Figures updated at 14:00 on 2 July 2020. Figures updated at 14:00 on 3 July 2020.
How many deaths have there been?How many deaths have there been?
The figures show that 2,487 patients in Scotland have died after a positive test for Covid-19, although the actual number of deaths is known to be far higher. The figures show that 2,488 patients in Scotland have died after a positive test for Covid-19, although the actual number of deaths is known to be far higher.
Weekly data published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows that up until 28 June there were 4,155 deaths registered in Scotland.Weekly data published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows that up until 28 June there were 4,155 deaths registered in Scotland.
The NRS figures are higher because they include all cases where Covid-19 is mentioned on a death certificate, even if the patient had not been tested. The PHS figures are based on the deaths of those who had tested positive for the virus.The NRS figures are higher because they include all cases where Covid-19 is mentioned on a death certificate, even if the patient had not been tested. The PHS figures are based on the deaths of those who had tested positive for the virus.
The first coronavirus death in Scotland was reported by NHS Lothian on 13 March.The first coronavirus death in Scotland was reported by NHS Lothian on 13 March.
The way PHS collects figures on coronavirus deaths means there appear to be big drops in the number of deaths over the weekend and on a Monday. However, this reflects a delay in the recording of the data rather than an actual drop in deaths.The way PHS collects figures on coronavirus deaths means there appear to be big drops in the number of deaths over the weekend and on a Monday. However, this reflects a delay in the recording of the data rather than an actual drop in deaths.
To make the data easier to interpret, this chart also shows a rolling average of the previous seven days of new deaths.To make the data easier to interpret, this chart also shows a rolling average of the previous seven days of new deaths.
What's the total number of confirmed cases?What's the total number of confirmed cases?
The first coronavirus case in Scotland was detected on 1 March by NHS Tayside and there are now 18,264 confirmed cases. The first coronavirus case in Scotland was detected on 1 March by NHS Tayside and there are now 18,276 confirmed cases.
As of 15 June, this figure includes all those who tested positive at one of the UK government-run Regional Testing Centres.As of 15 June, this figure includes all those who tested positive at one of the UK government-run Regional Testing Centres.
However, the actual cumulative number of infections will be far higher, as most people who have or had Covid-19 are not tested.However, the actual cumulative number of infections will be far higher, as most people who have or had Covid-19 are not tested.
This next chart shows how the highest number of new cases confirmed in a day (430) was on 31 March. New cases have mainly been declining since a second peak of 411 on 18 April.This next chart shows how the highest number of new cases confirmed in a day (430) was on 31 March. New cases have mainly been declining since a second peak of 411 on 18 April.
How many tests are being carried out?How many tests are being carried out?
Tests in Scotland are carried out either by NHS Scotland labs or at the Regional Testing Centres.Tests in Scotland are carried out either by NHS Scotland labs or at the Regional Testing Centres.
This chart shows the total number of tests each day.This chart shows the total number of tests each day.
How has the share of positive test results changed?How has the share of positive test results changed?
Over time the percentage of tests coming back positive has decreased - despite more tests being carried out. This is down to the the prevalence of the virus in the community decreasing.Over time the percentage of tests coming back positive has decreased - despite more tests being carried out. This is down to the the prevalence of the virus in the community decreasing.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that one measure which can indicate whether an epidemic is under control is whether, with a comprehensive testing system, less than 5% of samples return a positive for Covid-19 over two weeks.The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that one measure which can indicate whether an epidemic is under control is whether, with a comprehensive testing system, less than 5% of samples return a positive for Covid-19 over two weeks.
The last time this was above 5% in Scotland was in May. It has been below 1% since 3 June.The last time this was above 5% in Scotland was in May. It has been below 1% since 3 June.
How many cases are there in my area?How many cases are there in my area?
The Scottish government gives a breakdown of confirmed cases of Covid-19 by health board.The Scottish government gives a breakdown of confirmed cases of Covid-19 by health board.
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.
How does Scotland compare to England?How does Scotland compare to England?
The map below shows that fewer than five people in every 100,000 have tested positive for coronavirus across Scotland's health boards in the last week.The map below shows that fewer than five people in every 100,000 have tested positive for coronavirus across Scotland's health boards in the last week.
In other parts of the UK, however, some localised hotspots have been detected.In other parts of the UK, however, some localised hotspots have been detected.
Merthyr Tydfil, in Wales, had the highest number in the UK, with 177 out of every 100,000 people testing positive in the week to 30 June. The spike is attributed to an outbreak at a local meat processing plant.Merthyr Tydfil, in Wales, had the highest number in the UK, with 177 out of every 100,000 people testing positive in the week to 30 June. The spike is attributed to an outbreak at a local meat processing plant.
In England, the UK government announced on Monday it was re-imposing lockdown measures in Leicester, after it was revealed the city had 140 cases for every 100,000 people in the week to 21 June.In England, the UK government announced on Monday it was re-imposing lockdown measures in Leicester, after it was revealed the city had 140 cases for every 100,000 people in the week to 21 June.
New figures released on Thursday show Leicester still had the highest infection rate in England, with 141 per 100,000, in the week 28 June.New figures released on Thursday show Leicester still had the highest infection rate in England, with 141 per 100,000, in the week 28 June.
The BBC's Head of Statistics, Robert Cuffe, said Bradford had the next highest case rate in England, but had seen cases fall from 73 to 46 per 100,000 people, less than a third of Leicester's total.The BBC's Head of Statistics, Robert Cuffe, said Bradford had the next highest case rate in England, but had seen cases fall from 73 to 46 per 100,000 people, less than a third of Leicester's total.
In Northern Ireland, seven new positive cases were reported on Friday, and one new death - taking the total to 552.In Northern Ireland, seven new positive cases were reported on Friday, and one new death - taking the total to 552.
How many cases are in care homes?How many cases are in care homes?
The over-75s are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 and more than half of all deaths from the virus in Scotland have now been in care homes.The over-75s are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 and more than half of all deaths from the virus in Scotland have now been in care homes.
This chart shows how many new suspected coronavirus cases have been reported each day in Scottish care homes since 11 April.This chart shows how many new suspected coronavirus cases have been reported each day in Scottish care homes since 11 April.
A rolling average of the previous seven days is also displayed to make the data easier to interpret.A rolling average of the previous seven days is also displayed to make the data easier to interpret.
How many people are in hospital?How many people are in hospital?
The coronavirus outbreak is creating a huge load on Scotland's hospitals and its intensive care unit capacity.The coronavirus outbreak is creating a huge load on Scotland's hospitals and its intensive care unit capacity.
This graph shows the total number of Covid-19 patients in hospitals across Scotland, with confirmed and suspected cases marked separately.This graph shows the total number of Covid-19 patients in hospitals across Scotland, with confirmed and suspected cases marked separately.
This second chart illustrates how the number of patients in intensive care appears to have peaked on 12 April and has been mainly declining since then.This second chart illustrates how the number of patients in intensive care appears to have peaked on 12 April and has been mainly declining since then.
Source for all graphs and figures: Scottish government's coronavirus in Scotland and its daily briefing.Source for all graphs and figures: Scottish government's coronavirus in Scotland and its daily briefing.