Second Scottish coronavirus death confirmed as cases rise to 195

Chief Medical Officer Dr Catherine Calderwood

Two patients have now died from coronavirus in Scotland as the total number of positive cases rises to 195.

The second death, announced today by the Scottish Government, was an elderly patient with underlying health conditions.

It follows the first death of a patient in Scotland with coronavirus, which was announced on Friday March 13.

Update on #coronavirus testing

As of 2pm today 5246 Scottish tests have concluded

5051 confirmed negative
195 positive

2 patients who tested positive have sadly died.

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Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood said: “I am very saddened to report that an elderly patient with underlying health conditions, who has tested positive for coronavirus, has died. They were being treated by the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board.

“I offer my deepest condolences to their friends and family at this difficult time. No further information will be available to protect patient confidentiality.”

So far, 5246 people have been tested for Covid-19, with 195 testing positive.