Scotland’s coronavirus deaths fall for 12th consecutive week

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland have now reached their lowest level since the pandemic began.
Forth Valley Royal Hospital has a Tree of Life to recognise and remember all the patients who were cared for on the Covid-19 ward. Each leaf represents a patient who has been discharged or sadly died. Photo: Michael GillenForth Valley Royal Hospital has a Tree of Life to recognise and remember all the patients who were cared for on the Covid-19 ward. Each leaf represents a patient who has been discharged or sadly died. Photo: Michael Gillen
Forth Valley Royal Hospital has a Tree of Life to recognise and remember all the patients who were cared for on the Covid-19 ward. Each leaf represents a patient who has been discharged or sadly died. Photo: Michael Gillen

According to National Records of Scotland, although coronavirus has been mentioned on 4,193 Scottish death certificates (as of July 19), the last week had six such deaths – the 12th consecutive week to record a decline.

Deaths from Covid-19 accounted for less than one per cent of all deaths recorded between July 13 and 19 – much lower than the week 17 peak where the virus accounted for more than one third of all deaths.

Statistical services director Pete Whitehouse said: “Every life that is lost because of this virus is a tragedy and brings heartbreak to families across the country.

“Today’s publication shows a continuing decline in the number of people dying from Covid-19. Since the peak week in mid-April, when 661 Covid-19 related deaths were registered, the number of these deaths has thankfully declined for 12 consecutive weeks, to six in the latest week.

National Records of Scotland will continue to work with Scottish Government and Health Protection Scotland (HPS) to monitor and understand the progress and impact of this virus across the country.”