Covid in Scotland: Deaths at two outbreak care homes rise to 19

The number of deaths being investigated at two care homes following coronavirus outbreaks has risen by three to 19.

The Crown Office is looking into deaths at Inchmarlo House near Banchory in Aberdeenshire and at Deeside Care Home in Cults.

It has now received reports of eight deaths at Inchmarlo House, and 11 at Deeside Care Home.

There have now been 101 detected cases of Covid-19 associated with the outbreak at Inchmarlo House.

The Crown Office said both investigations were ongoing, and families would be kept updated of any significant developments.

Last week a major incident was declared by health officials in charge of tackling the outbreak at Inchmarlo House, which has been closed to new admissions and visitors.

NHS Grampian said it was stood down the next day when "extra support" was found.

The incident management team (IMT) said there were also 27 detected cases associated with Edenholme Care Home in Stonehaven.

Care home residents in Scotland have now started to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.