A leading economist has warned Coronavirus could hit the Scottish economy by £800m and threaten public services.Tony Mackay’s analysis is based on the growth rate falling by 30% - the level predicted in China.The focus has so far been on the health impact of COVID-19, with the Scottish Government estimating that up to 80% of the population could become infected.Nicola Sturgeon also said 4% of this figure could be hospitalised.Experts fear the spread of Coronavirus will also have a negative impact on the UK economy, with the cancellation of large events and the imposition of home working bringing the economy to a standstill.Mackay, a respected economist at Inverness-based Mackay Consultants, said his initial forecast for Scottish economic
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