27 Mar 2020

Scotland’s NHS using unique system to treat coronavirus patients

Data Correspondent and Presenter

A further eight people have died in Scotland as a result of the pandemic, with Glasgow, Lothian and Lanarkshire the areas worst hit.

A further eight people have died in Scotland as a result of the pandemic, with Glasgow, Lothian and Lanarkshire the areas worst hit.

In a bid to alleviate the pressure on GP surgeries, as of Monday this week, NHS Boards across Scotland started to use a unique system for treating patients experiencing symptoms. Today they have 50 dedicated coronavirus assessment centres set up across the country.