No Covid related deaths recorded in Fife

Latest figures from the National Records of Scotland, covering the period from July 13 to 19, show the total Covid-19 deaths for the Kingdom remain at 201.

It follows an increase of one in the previous seven days.

To date there have been 75 deaths in care homes, 109 in hospital and 17 at home.

Across Scotland there have been 4193 deaths from coronavirus since the outbreak began.

The number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in Fife stands at 939 – with an increase of one recorded case each day for the last three days.

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