Four more COVID related deaths confirmed in Fife, figures show
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The latest figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show a total of 916 people had died in the region by September 18 (Sunday) – up from 912 the week before.
They were among 15,555 deaths recorded across Scotland.


Public Health Scotland recently stopped reporting deaths for anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19.
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Deaths in Scotland are recorded by registration date, and are allocated to the deceased's usual area of residence.