Coronavirus: First patient in Scotland dies after contracting COVID-19
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dailystar.co.ukThe first patient in Scotland has died after contracting coronavirus, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood has confirmed.
Dr Catherine Calderwood said: "I am saddened to report that a patient in Scotland who has tested positive for Coronavirus has died in hospital. "I offer my deepest sympathy to their friends and family at this difficult time." She said the patient had been being treated by Lothian Health Board, and was an older person who had had pre-existing health conditions. "No further information will be available to protect patient confidentiality," Dr Calderwood added.
As of Friday, a further 208 people have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus, bringing the total number of UK cases to 798.
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