Scotland: More coronavirus deaths now in care homes than hospitals

More than half of coronavirus deaths in Scotland are now taking place in care homes, according to new figures - in the week up until Sunday, they overtook the number of hospital deaths for the first time. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was partly due to the fact that deaths in hospitals appeared to be on the decline - but also said care homes were "still very vulnerable". The familiar issues remain - from a shortage of protective equipment to a lack of testing.
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