Death confirmed following coronavirus outbreak at Fife care home

NHS Fife has confirmed that six residents at Matthew Fyfe Care Home in Dunfermline have tested positive for coronavirus so far, and confirmed there has been “loss of life” linked to the outbreak.

The exact number of deaths has not been revealed due to confidentiality reasons, but it is believed to be fewer than five.

The Fife Council-owned home, which provides 24-hour residential care to up to 32 elderly, has been closed to visitors and all new admissions, and measures are being taken to try and prevent any further spread of the virus.

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A spokesperson for NHS Fife said: “Sadly, there has been loss of life connected to the cluster, however, the exact number is too small to release for reasons of confidentiality.

“Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones at this difficult time.

“NHS Fife’s health protection team and the Fife health and social care partnership is working alongside Fife Council’s environmental health service to support the management of the care home and to help reduce further transmission of the virus.”

Anyone experiencing the well-established symptoms of Covid-19, regardless of how mild, should immediately self-isolate and arrange a test using the NHS inform website at www.nhsinform.scot or by calling 0800 028 2816.

A local online support hub has also been created to provide information on testing for COVID-19 and anyone looking for updates on the pandemic can find them at www.nhsfife.org/coronavirus.

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