Coronavirus In Scotland

8th March 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in December 2019.

The first case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland was confirmed in March 2020.

Scottish test numbers

A total of 1680 Scottish tests have concluded. Of these:

1664 tests were confirmed negative

16 tests were positive

Coronavirus symptoms and health advice

Common symptoms of coronavirus include:

high temperature or fever

cough

shortness of breath

See more details at www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/

Public health advice can be found at: Coronavirus (COVID-19) on NHS Inform. www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus

A free helpline has been set up for people who do not have symptoms but are looking for general advice: 0800 028 2816.