No coronavirus deaths in Moray for past seven weeks
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No new coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded in Moray for the seventh-straight week, according to the National Records of Scotland.
However, there have been two new cases reported in the region since last Wednesday, July 29.
Across Scotland seven new deaths which mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate were registered between a week last Monday and this past Sunday.
This is the second lowest weekly total since the first death was recorded in early March.
Of the 4,208 deaths to date, 46% are related to care homes, 46% to hospitals and 7% were at home or non-institutional settings.
To place these figures in context, during the course of 2018 a total of 24% of all deaths occurred in care homes, 49% in hospitals and 27% were at home or non-institutional settings.
Pete Whitehouse, Director of Statistical Services, said: "Loss of life from this virus is tragic and every death represents loss and heartbreak for families throughout the country.
"Today’s figures show seven more deaths due to Covid-19, showing a similar level for three consecutive weeks.
"These figures are significantly lower than the peak week in mid- April when 661 Covid-19 related deaths were registered.
"Monitoring the progress of this virus is important and National Records of Scotland will continue to work with Scottish Government and Health Protection Scotland to understand its impact in Scotland."
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