‘Every death represents loss and heartbreak for families’

There have been seven more deaths in Scotland in the past week with coronavirus on the death certificate, according to official statistics.
By Neil McGrory, Local Democracy Reporter
Published 5th Aug 2020, 13:45 BST
Life maybe slowing returning to some sort of normality in Scotland but sadly people are still dying from coronavirus. Photo: Lisa FergusonLife maybe slowing returning to some sort of normality in Scotland but sadly people are still dying from coronavirus. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
Life maybe slowing returning to some sort of normality in Scotland but sadly people are still dying from coronavirus. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

As of Tuesday, August 2, the total number of such deaths listed by National Records of Scotland was 4,208. The seven deaths represented a decrease by one compared to the previous week and the second lowest weekly total since tracking of deaths involving Covid-19 started in March.

Of all the deaths, 46 per cent happened in care homes, 46 per cent in hospitals and seven per cent were at home or in other settings.

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Statistical services director Pete Whitehouse said: “Loss of life from this virus is tragic and every death represents loss and heartbreak for families throughout the country.

“Today’s figures show seven more deaths due to Covid-19, showing a similar level for three consecutive weeks. These figures are significantly lower than the peak week in mid- April when 661 Covid-19 related deaths were registered.

“Monitoring the progress of this virus is important and National Records of Scotland will continue to work with Scottish Government and Health Protection Scotland (HPS) to understand its impact in Scotland.”

Related topics:National Records of ScotlandScotlandCovid-19Scottish Government

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