Last updated: 28 April 2021
Here is an overview of current evidence for direct and indirect health impacts, and social and economic impacts, of COVID-19. These indicators have been chosen as representing key aspects of each harm.
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On 21 April, R in Scotland was estimated to be between 0.7 and 0.9.
As of 21 April COVID-19 incidence in Scotland was estimated to be between 4 and 18 new daily infections per 100,000 people.
Daily COVID-19 cases have decreased slightly in the last week.
COVID-19 deaths decreased by 4% in the latest week.
COVID-19 hospital admissions have continued to decrease.
A&E attendances have increased since early February.
Deaths are 3% above the normal level.
Emergency admissions have increased slightly since early February.
Planned hospital admissions have increased since early February.
A substantial minority are reluctant to contact a GP practice at the moment for immediate non-COVID-19 health concerns.
On 21 April the percentage of school openings with pupils not in school because of COVID-19 related reasons was 0.5%.
Scottish Welfare Fund crisis grant applications were 25% higher in February 2021 than in February 2020.
During the pandemic there has been an overall reduction in crime recorded by police.
Just under half of people report feeling lonely.
There are consistently high levels of trust in the Scottish Government.
Almost a fifth of employees are worried about the threat COVID-19 poses to their job.
The number of people saying they are concerned about people contracting or spreading COVID-19 on public transport remains high.
The turnover index strengthened in February, though remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Scotland's GDP grew 0.9% in February.
Scotland's unemployment rate was 4.4% in December - February.
Scotland's Claimant Count was 212,200 in March.