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.
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On 23 June, R in Scotland was estimated to be between 1.1 and 1.3.
As of 23 June COVID-19 incidence in Scotland was estimated to be between 50 and 63 new daily infections per 100,000 people.
Daily COVID-19 cases have increased since early May.
There were seventeen deaths involving COVID-19 last week.
COVID-19 hospital admissions have increased since early May.
A&E attendances have increased since early February.
Deaths are 2% above average.
Emergency admissions have decreased throughout May.
Planned hospital admissions have fluctuated throughout May.
A substantial minority are reluctant to contact a GP practice at the moment for immediate non-COVID-19 health concerns.
The percentage of school openings with pupils not in school because of COVID-19 related reasons has increased since April.
Scottish Welfare Fund crisis grant applications were 33% fewer in April 2021 than in April 2020
Recorded crime in May 2021 was lower than both May 2019 and May 2020.
Around half of people report feeling lonely.
There are consistently high levels of trust in the Scottish Government.
A seventh 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 4.2% in February - April.
Scotland's Claimant Count was 197,500 in May.