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: 19 March 2020
A total of 6772 Scottish tests have concluded. Of these:
- 6506 tests were confirmed negative
- 266 tests were positive
- 6 patients who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have died
| Health board | Positive cases |
|---|---|
| Ayrshire and Arran | 12 |
| Borders | 8 |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 6 |
| Fife | 9 |
| Forth Valley | 17 |
| Grampian | 18 |
| Greater Glasgow and Clyde | 71 |
| Highland | 6 |
| Lanarkshire | 33 |
| Lothian | 35 |
| Shetland | 24 |
| Tayside | 27 |
*Please note some cases from Grampian have been reassigned to Shetland as more information on cases became available.
Last updated on 19 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).
Information for professionals and organisations
The latest information and advice for professionals and organisations is on the Health Protection Scotland website.
Travel advice
Travel advice and country specific information can be found at: FitForTravel.
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.