Scotland Confirms COVID-19 Outbreak

The Scottish Government announced on July 11, 2021, it has released £12 million in additional funding to health boards across Scotland to support non-COVID emergency care. This immediate action will help put measures in place to reduce waiting times for urgent or emergency treatment, focusing on boosting staffing levels and available beds.

On July 10th, over 2,100 new COVID-19 cases were reported, and 7 reported deaths of people who had tested positive.

Of Scotland's 5.5 million residents, 3,911,189 people have received the first dose of a Covid vaccine.

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said in a press statement, “We are acutely aware that hospitals are facing significant challenges due to a rise in non-Covid attendances and that some health boards are taking necessary measures to protect urgent and emergency care capacity."

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