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Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases? Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
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There have been 29,912 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Scotland and 2,522 people have died following a positive test for the virus, according to Scottish government figures. There have been 30,687 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Scotland and 2,526 people have died following a positive test for the virus, according to Scottish government figures.
This page is updated regularly and analyses the key figures for the coronavirus outbreak in Scotland.This page is updated regularly and analyses the key figures for the coronavirus outbreak in Scotland.
Figures updated at 14:00 on 1 October 2020. Figures updated at 14:00 on 2 October 2020.
Confirmed cases of Covid-19Confirmed cases of Covid-19
Over the past seven days there have been 3,952 cases detected following a test, with 668 confirmed on Thursday. Over the past seven days there have been 4,169 cases detected following a test, with 775 confirmed on Friday.
This next chart shows the number of daily confirmed cases after an NHS Scotland or UK government test over the course of the outbreak, along with a seven-day average.This next chart shows the number of daily confirmed cases after an NHS Scotland or UK government test over the course of the outbreak, along with a seven-day average.
The actual number of people infected since February will be far higher than the confirmed cases figure, as most people who had Covid-19 during the peak of the outbreak were not tested.The actual number of people infected since February will be far higher than the confirmed cases figure, as most people who had Covid-19 during the peak of the outbreak were not tested.
How many cases are there in my area?How many cases are there in my area?
The number of new cases in Scotland slowed drastically towards the end of May and into the summer, but began to rise again at the end of July.The number of new cases in Scotland slowed drastically towards the end of May and into the summer, but began to rise again at the end of July.
There has been a significant increase in the number of new cases since the beginning of September.There has been a significant increase in the number of new cases since the beginning of September.
This chart shows a breakdown by NHS health board of the last seven days of cases per 100,000 people.This chart shows a breakdown by NHS health board of the last seven days of cases per 100,000 people.
Over the course of the outbreak, the highest number of cumulative cases has been in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, reflecting the fact it is the most populous part of Scotland.Over the course of the outbreak, the highest number of cumulative cases has been in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, reflecting the fact it is the most populous part of Scotland.
It is also possible to measure the rate of new cases in local authorities, using Public Health Scotland data.It is also possible to measure the rate of new cases in local authorities, using Public Health Scotland data.
This chart shows the local authorities with the highest rates.This chart shows the local authorities with the highest rates.
Use this tool to find out how the pandemic has affected your area and how it compares with the national average:Use this tool to find out how the pandemic has affected your area and how it compares with the national average:
What is the estimated R number in Scotland?What is the estimated R number in Scotland?
The R number, or reproduction number, is a way of rating a disease's ability to spread. It is the average number of people that one infected person will pass the virus on to.The R number, or reproduction number, is a way of rating a disease's ability to spread. It is the average number of people that one infected person will pass the virus on to.
Scientists believe an R number higher than one is problematic as it means the number of cases can, in theory, spread exponentially.Scientists believe an R number higher than one is problematic as it means the number of cases can, in theory, spread exponentially.
The Scottish government has been monitoring the estimated R number in Scotland since the start of the outbreak.The Scottish government has been monitoring the estimated R number in Scotland since the start of the outbreak.
How has the share of positive test results changed?How has the share of positive test results changed?
The percentage of tests coming back positive has decreased since the height of the outbreak - despite more tests being carried out. This is down to the the prevalence of the virus in the community decreasing.The percentage of tests coming back positive has decreased since the height of the outbreak - despite more tests being carried out. This is down to the the prevalence of the virus in the community decreasing.
The World Health Organisation says one measure that can indicate whether an epidemic is under control is whether - with a comprehensive testing system - less than 5% of samples return a positive result for Covid-19 over two weeks.The World Health Organisation says one measure that can indicate whether an epidemic is under control is whether - with a comprehensive testing system - less than 5% of samples return a positive result for Covid-19 over two weeks.
The percentage of positive cases in Scotland went below 5% on 16 May and remained there for 126 days.The percentage of positive cases in Scotland went below 5% on 16 May and remained there for 126 days.
However, it began to increase steadily at the beginning of September and finally reached 5.3% on 19 September.However, it began to increase steadily at the beginning of September and finally reached 5.3% on 19 September.
How many tests are being carried out?How many tests are being carried out?
Tests in Scotland are carried out either by NHS Scotland or by UK government labs, which include the regional testing centres, care home portal and home tests.Tests in Scotland are carried out either by NHS Scotland or by UK government labs, which include the regional testing centres, care home portal and home tests.
This chart shows the total number of tests each day.This chart shows the total number of tests each day.
Deaths from Covid-19Deaths from Covid-19
There are three ways to measure deaths from Covid-19.There are three ways to measure deaths from Covid-19.
The Scottish government's daily announcement counts deaths within 28 days of a positive test for Covid-19, whereas the National Records of Scotland (NRS) counts all death certificates that mention Covid-19, even if the person has not been tested for the virus.The Scottish government's daily announcement counts deaths within 28 days of a positive test for Covid-19, whereas the National Records of Scotland (NRS) counts all death certificates that mention Covid-19, even if the person has not been tested for the virus.
The NRS also publishes monthly data on excess deaths, compared with a five-year average.The NRS also publishes monthly data on excess deaths, compared with a five-year average.
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.
New deaths following a positive test have been much less frequent since the end of June, but are still occurring.New deaths following a positive test have been much less frequent since the end of June, but are still occurring.
How many people are in hospital?How many people are in hospital?
At its peak, the coronavirus outbreak created a huge load on Scotland's hospitals, with 1,520 Covid patients being treated across the country on 20 April.At its peak, the coronavirus outbreak created a huge load on Scotland's hospitals, with 1,520 Covid patients being treated across the country on 20 April.
Numbers mainly declined until the end of July and then fluctuated between 240 and 275 for several weeks.Numbers mainly declined until the end of July and then fluctuated between 240 and 275 for several weeks.
Similarly, the numbers in intensive care went down from a peak of 208 in early April and have been below 10 since 19 June.Similarly, the numbers in intensive care went down from a peak of 208 in early April and have been below 10 since 19 June.
From 11 September, the Scottish government changed the way it counted hospital and ICU patients.From 11 September, the Scottish government changed the way it counted hospital and ICU patients.
Only patients who test positive during their current stay in hospital, or in the two weeks before their admission, are now included in the numbers.Only patients who test positive during their current stay in hospital, or in the two weeks before their admission, are now included in the numbers.
They will also no longer be classified as Covid patients after 28 days in hospital or 28 days after their positive test, whichever is later.They will also no longer be classified as Covid patients after 28 days in hospital or 28 days after their positive test, whichever is later.
This chart shows the number of patients in Scottish hospitals since 11 September, using this new measure.This chart shows the number of patients in Scottish hospitals since 11 September, using this new measure.
And this one shows the number of those patients who are in intensive care.And this one shows the number of those patients who are in intensive care.
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.