Fife records 11 new Covid-19 cases over night

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Fife since the outbreak began is now 1063, according to latest figures.

By Fiona Dobie

Published 17th Sep 2020, 15:47 BST

A further 11 cases have been confirmed in Fife in the last 24 hours.

Thursday’s daily data released by the Scottish Government shows there were a further 11 positive cases recorded in the Kingdom in the last 24 hours.

And in the last seven days there have been 30 new cases in the region.

The latest figures come as NHS Fife confirmed three individuals linked to Amazon’s Fulfilment Centre in Dunfermline have tested positive.

Two P7 classes at St John’s Primary in Rosyth have been told to self isolate for a week, while children at Lochgelly West Nursery have been told to stay home and isolate until Monday, September 28 after a member of staff tested positive.

The NHS say there is no evidence to suggest transmission within any of the premises at this stage.

Across Scotland there were 290 new cases recorded, bringing the total number of positive cases since the outbreak began to 23,573.