Highland coronavirus figures continue to rise as national death toll goes up

FOUR more people in the Highlands have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

They are among 165 new cases since yesterday, taking the national figure to 1059.

The number of deaths in Scotland increased by eight to 33.

There are 33 confirmed cases in the NHS Highland area. Neighbouring Grampian has 45 cases.

The most are in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board area, where 299 people have been diagnosed with the disease.

So far there have been 12,273 Scottish tests carried out.

Protect yourself and others

• stay at home
• only go outside for essential food, health and work reasons
• stay two metres away from other people
• wash your hands regularly
• wash your hands as soon as you get home

Coronavirus symptoms

• Common symptoms include:
• high temperature or fever
• a persistent cough
• shortness of breath

Health advice

Health advice can be found on NHS Inform.

A free helpline can give advice if you do not have symptoms, but are looking for general advice: 0800 028 2816.

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