The Scottish Conservatives are demanding the Scottish Government begin an investigation into the reason why 37 patients were transferred from hospitals to care homes after testing positive for coronavirus.
The transfers, sanctioned as the NHS cleared beds for an expected onslaught of patients, were compared to “putting a match to tinder” after the virus swept through Scots care homes claiming the lives of at least 1,950 residents.
An investigation by the Sunday Post found at least 300 people were tested during that time:
Official figures previously revealed 1,431 untested patients were moved between 1 March and 21 April, before pre-discharge testing became mandatory.
Tory health spokesman, Donald Cameron, said: “The horrendous decision to send dozens of Covid patients to care homes cannot be swept under the carpet any longer.
“Families of victims have been left in the dark about how their loved ones died – and they still don’t know the full picture.
The MSP added: “There can be no more delays and secrecy. Light must be shone on how this scandal happened immediately.”
Pupils test positive
A pupil at a Glasgow High school has tested positive for Covid-19 as a cluster of cases in the area continues to grow.
The student at Bannerman High in Baillieston attended classes when the school reopened last week
A fifth Lanarkshire school pupil has tested positive for Covid-19 amid concern the virus is being transmitted at indoor social gatherings
The pupil at Caldervale High School in Airdrie attended school on Thursday
however officials say there is no evidence to suggest the virus is being spread at the school.
Food factory outbreak
A Perthshire chicken factory at the centre of a coronavirus probe has been forced to close after the number of confirmed cases jumped to four.
Now bosses have shut down the George Street 2 Sisters factory after more cases were detected.
A spokesman for 2 Sisters said: “Following the confirmation on August 16 of four positive Covid-19 cases at our site in Coupar Angus, we have decided to temporarily suspend operations and pause production on August 17th, which we believe is the responsible action to take.
“Our priority remains the safety and wellbeing of all colleagues, and we will be reviewing the situation closely in partnership with the relevant regional and national Scottish Covid-19 taskforces before we restart production. The facility had previously operated for six months without a single positive Covid-19 case recorded.”
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