Covid in Fife: Nine more COVID deaths in Fife, new figures show
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There were nine more coronavirus deaths recorded over the latest weekly period in Fife, according to the latest data.
The figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show a total of 1007 people had died in the Kingdom by Sunday, January 22 – up from 998 the week before.
Public Health Scotland has stopped reporting deaths for anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19.
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Hide AdInstead, the weekly figures now include anyone whose death certificate – registered in the week ending Sunday – mentions Covid-19 as one of the causes.
Deaths in Scotland are recorded by registration date, and are allocated to the deceased's usual area of residence.