Coronavirus in Scotland
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 6,091 Scottish tests have concluded. Of these:
- 5,864 tests were confirmed negative
- 227 tests were positive
Sadly, three patients in Scotland who tested positive for Coronavirus have died.
| Health board | Positive cases |
|---|---|
| Ayrshire and Arran | 9 |
| Borders | 7 |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 4 |
| Fife | 8 |
| Forth Valley | 15 |
| Grampian | 24 |
| Greater Glasgow and Clyde | 57 |
| Highland | 5 |
| Lanarkshire | 25 |
| Lothian | 33 |
| Shetland | 16 |
| Tayside | 24 |
Last updated: 2pm on 18 March 2020. The latest numbers will publish at 2pm each day.
The Department of Health and Social Care publishes UK figures on behalf of all UK Chief Medical Officers. Test results from Scotland are included in the overall UK figure.
Coronavirus symptoms and health advice
Common symptoms of coronavirus include:
- high temperature or fever
- cough
- shortness of breath
Public health advice can be found at: Coronavirus (COVID-19) on NHS Inform.
A free helpline has been set up for people who do not have symptoms but are looking for general advice: 0800 028 2816.
Overseas visitors to Scotland, regardless of their residency status, are exempt from NHS charges for both the diagnosis and treatment of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Travel advice
Travel advice and country specific information can be found at: FitForTravel.
Information for professionals and organisations
The latest information and advice for professionals and organisations is on the Health Protection Scotland website.
Our approach
Our approach is guided by the Chief Medical Officer, and we continue to monitor the situation closely and to work with the WHO and international community.
We are working with the Welsh Government, Northern Ireland Executive, and the UK Government to respond to the ongoing outbreak.