24 new Covid-19 cases in Scotland as total rises to 195 - one new death reported
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The number of coronavirus cases in Scotland now stands at 195, an increase of 24 since yesterday.
Another patient has died taking the number of patient deaths in Scotland to two.
The patient was elderly with underlying health conditions.
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Hide AdThis follows the first death of a patient in Scotland with coronavirus, which was announced on Friday 13 March 2020.
Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood said:
“I am very saddened to report that an elderly patient with underlying health conditions, who has tested positive for coronavirus, has died. They were being treated by the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board.
“I offer my deepest condolences to their friends and family at this difficult time. No further information will be available to protect patient confidentiality.”As of Tuesday 17 March, Greater Glasgow and Clyde remains Scotland’s worst-affected health board with 49 confirmed cases, followed by Lothian on 30.A total of 5,051 people have been tested for the infection in Scotland so far.
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