Last updated: 02 June 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 26 May, R in Scotland was estimated to be between 1.0 and 1.3.
As of 26 May COVID-19 incidence in Scotland was estimated to be between 6 and 14 new daily infections per 100,000 people.
Daily COVID-19 cases have increased since early May.
There were eight deaths involving COVID-19 last week.
COVID-19 hospital admissions have increased slightly in the last week.
A&E attendances have increased since early February.
Deaths are 4% above average.
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 25 May the percentage of school openings with pupils not in school because of COVID-19 related reasons was 1.8%.
Scottish Welfare Fund crisis grant applications were 13% fewer in March 2021 than in March 2020.
Recorded crime in April 2021 was higher than in April 2020 but lower than in April 2019.
Around 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.
Business turnover in March is at a similar level to the same month last year.
Scotland's GDP grew 2.1% in March.
Scotland's unemployment rate was 4.3% in January - March.
Scotland's Claimant Count was 208,400 in April.