Last updated: 01 September 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 25 August, R in Scotland was estimated to be between 1.0 and 1.3.
As of 25 August COVID-19 incidence in Scotland was estimated to be between 45 and 125 new daily infections per 100,000 people.
Daily COVID-19 cases have increased in the last three weeks after decreasing since early July. Average weekly cases are at their highest point since the start of the pandemic.
Weekly COVID-19 deaths at 48, an increase of 7 deaths from the previous week.
COVID-19 hospital admissions have increased in the last week.
A&E attendances have increased since early February.
Deaths are 10% above average levels for this time of year.
Emergency admissions have fluctuated throughout July.
Planned hospital admissions have decreased throughout July.
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 12% higher in June 2021 than in June 2020
Recorded crime in July 2021 was lower than both July 2019 and July 2020.
Around half of people report feeling lonely.
There are consistently high levels of trust in the Scottish Government.
1 in 5 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.