Last updated: 30 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.

If you hover over each graph, you can see figures for specific days or weeks.

If you are interested in learning more about this evidence, go to ‘detailed analysis’.

You can also find a list of key dates on the homepage.

R number

On 23 June, R in Scotland was estimated to be between 1.1 and 1.3.

New infections

As of 23 June COVID-19 incidence in Scotland was estimated to be between 50 and 63 new daily infections per 100,000 people.

Cases

Daily COVID-19 cases have increased since early May.

Deaths

There were seventeen deaths involving COVID-19 last week.

COVID-19 hospital admissions

COVID-19 hospital admissions have increased since early May.

A&E attendances

A&E attendances have increased since early February.

Excess deaths

Deaths are 2% above average.

Emergency admissions

Emergency admissions have decreased throughout May.

Planned admissions

Planned hospital admissions have fluctuated throughout May.

People avoiding contacting GPs

A substantial minority are reluctant to contact a GP practice at the moment for immediate non-COVID-19 health concerns.

Education

The percentage of school openings with pupils not in school because of COVID-19 related reasons has increased since April.

Crisis grants

Scottish Welfare Fund crisis grant applications were 33% fewer in April 2021 than in April 2020

Crime

Recorded crime in May 2021 was lower than both May 2019 and May 2020.

Loneliness

Around half of people report feeling lonely.

Trust in Scottish Government

There are consistently high levels of trust in the Scottish Government.

Perceived threat to jobs

A seventh of employees are worried about the threat COVID-19 poses to their job.

Transport

The number of people saying they are concerned about people contracting or spreading COVID-19 on public transport remains high.

Monthly Business Turnover Index (MBTI)

Business turnover in March is at a similar level to the same month last year.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Scotland's GDP grew 2.1% in March.

Unemployment

Scotland's unemployment rate was 4.2% in February - April.

Claimant Count

Scotland's Claimant Count was 197,500 in May.