thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Single mum puts sign on daughter, 5, to avoid being shamed at shops

Strict rules about leaving the house amid the coronavirus pandemic have left single parents facing a major problem .
Like others they are only allowed to go outside for daily exercise or to stock up on necessities such as food and medication .
However single mums and dads may face extra restrictions when it comes to doing essential shopping with rules in place preventing more one person from each household to go to the supermarket .
In some cases shops have gone as far as banning children from stores all together something that can place single parents under extra pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who felt she had little option but to take her five-year-old shopping become increasingly frustrated with the reaction of other shoppers .
So she got creative .
MaryAnn Fausey Resendez created a sign which she put on her daughter 's back , informing strangers of their situation .
It read : `` I am only five .
I ca n't stay home alone so I have to buy groceries with mommy .
`` Before you start judging , stay back six feet . ''
MaryAnn shared a photo of her daughter wearing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she wrote : `` The sign I made her wear cuz I just know some dumb*** will take a picture and talk s**t on social media not knowing all the facts . ''
Her post quickly went viral , garnering thousands of likes and shares .
Many people also commented on it .
One person said : `` I have to do this with my six-year-old son .
I ’ m glad I ’ m not alone .
It had momma feeling really really bad ! ''
Another replied : `` We as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damn much !
It ’ s getting ridiculous & sad .
Stay safe & don ’ t worry about anyone !
We do what we have to do as moms . ''
A third added : `` It ’ s definitely hard for single parents who have no choice and this parent is doing an excellent job keeping their child safe .
It ’ s the parents I see with both parents there and several kids touching everything , mouthing the cart .
That p***es me off . ''

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Strict rules about leaving the house amid the coronavirus pandemic have left single parents facing a major problem.
Like others they are only allowed to go outside for daily exercise or to stock up on necessities such as food and medication.
However single mums and dads may face extra restrictions when it comes to doing essential shopping with rules in place preventing more one person from each household to go to the supermarket.
In some cases shops have gone as far as banning children from stores all together something that can place single parents under extra pressure.
The Mirror reports a single mum who felt she had little option but to take her five-year-old shopping become increasingly frustrated with the reaction of other shoppers.
So she got creative.
(Image: Facebook)
MaryAnn Fausey Resendez created a sign which she put on her daughter's back, informing strangers of their situation.
It read: "I am only five. I can't stay home alone so I have to buy groceries with mommy.
"Before you start judging, stay back six feet."
MaryAnn shared a photo of her daughter wearing the sign on Facebook.
Alongside the snap she wrote: "The sign I made her wear cuz I just know some dumb*** will take a picture and talk s**t on social media not knowing all the facts."
(Image: Facebook)
Her post quickly went viral, garnering thousands of likes and shares.
Many people also commented on it.
One person said: "I have to do this with my six-year-old son. I’m glad I’m not alone. It had momma feeling really really bad!"
Another replied: "We as people need to stop judging everyone so damn much! It’s getting ridiculous & sad. Stay safe & don’t worry about anyone! We do what we have to do as moms."
A third added: "It’s definitely hard for single parents who have no choice and this parent is doing an excellent job keeping their child safe. It’s the parents I see with both parents there and several kids touching everything, mouthing the cart. That p***es me off."


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Cops rush to incident in Rutherglen with six police cars outside flats

Police raced to an ongoing disturbance in Rutherglen .
At least six police vehicle were in attendance at a property @ @ @ @ @ town in Lanarkshire .
In one video , posted on social media , police can @ @ @ @ @ gear carrying a man from a building and into the back of a police van @ @ @ @ @ the incident is unknown .
Police have been contacted for comment .

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Police raced to an ongoing disturbance in Rutherglen.
At least six police vehicle were in attendance at a property on Chapel Street in the town in Lanarkshire.
The incident occurred around 9.30pm.
In one video, posted on social media, police can be seen in full protective gear carrying a man from a building and into the back of a police van.
The full nature of the incident is unknown.
Police have been contacted for comment.


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Ambulance EMT sends family heartbreaking text as he is rushed to intensive care

An ambulance worker sent a heartbreaking text to his family right before being rushed to intensive care due to coronavirus .
Jack Frost , an emergency medical technician ( EMT ) with East England Ambulance Service , had been working on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic prior to developing coronavirus symptoms .
The 63-year-old told his family he loved them via text moments before he was taken to intensive care .
Jack was following all protocol , wearing PPE and even moving out of the family home into a Cambridge Travelodge with funding help from EEAST so that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home .
However , he began to feel under the weather , putting it down to the stress and long hours associated with his job .
But things quickly took a turn for the worse .
His daughter Alex , 25 , said : “ He thought he was just getting a bit under the weather because he was working so much - the shifts are long and he was doing so much overtime to keep up with the demand .
`` He was just feeling a bit under the weather and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it really hit him , he was feeling really unwell .
`` He thought he was run down , he started with a fever and the Trust told him to self-isolate .
`` I think he got about two days into his isolation , if that .
`` From him starting to feel unwell , to him being taken to hospital was three or four days , it was so fast . ''
Alex explained how the family started to believe he was getting better before a terrifying text revealed his condition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All of a sudden we all got a text from him saying I love you , and that was it , he got taken into intensive care and we have n't heard from him since , he was put straight into a coma.
” Jack has a diverse career history , having worked for the MET police before becoming a Royal Engineers diver for the Army , and has been an EMT for the ambulance service for the past ten years .
Alex said : `` He 's got one of those personalities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's just really infectious .
`` He 's one of those people that would do anything for anyone , he 's really funny and always cracking a joke , even when things are really bad he 's the person who keeps a level head and raises positivity .
`` He 's always the positive influence so it 's been a bit difficult not having him to reassure everyone at the minute .
It 's usually his job . ''
During his work on the frontline , Jack had told his family of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was saying to my siblings and me that it was crazy how many people are calling ambulances that do n't actually need them , but obviously they have to do their job and respond to the call . ''
Having hardly ever visited the doctor , Jack is described as fit and healthy which has promoted his family to share the message of the importance of staying at home during lockdown .
Their message is that coronavirus does not discriminate .
Jack is currently being cared for at Addenbrooke 's Hospital , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been opened up as a critical COVID-19 ward .
`` It 's been horrible , '' Alex said about not being able to see him .
`` We know why we ca n't , my mum has had pneumonia before and we went to visit every day and he went to see her every day and she feels guilty that she now ca n't do the same for him .
`` She 's vulnerable so he had moved out prior to the restrictions being put into place into a Travelodge in central Cambridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home . ''
Alex usually splits her time between Nottingham , during the week for work , and the family home in Cambridge , while her sister lives at home in Cambridge with dad Jack and mum Karen , 57 .
Her younger brother is currently studying to become a paramedic in Hatfield , and has been unable to return home from University due to the lockdown .
Alex also has two older brothers , one in Southampton and another in the Isle of Man , which has now closed its borders .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she said , `` and my dad 's brothers live in Wales , but we talk every day and everything .
`` People say oh well you 've all got each other , but it 's difficult when you ca n't really be there for each other . ''
Support for Jack and his family has been flooding in .
Alex described receiving an “ outpouring of love ” including from some of Jack ’ s old colleagues in the police and the army .
She said : `` There 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel to him and the impact he 's had on their lives and everything , and I 'm just like that 's probably more people than I 've ever met in my life .
`` Nobody 's got a bad word to say about him , I think a lot of people are shocked it 's happened to him . ''
Alex is now trying to support NHS staff with an online fundraiser .
She said : “ They 're doing so much , for not just my family but for so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We really want to spread my dad 's message , because before this he was really trying to get people to stay at home , and say it wo n't discriminate because my dad was healthy before this .
`` We just want to spread what he was trying to say and the impact of people 's actions .
`` There are people doing 14 hour shifts , with a 15 minute tea break , in critical care .
`` If by raising this money we can get everyone on the ward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break that would be amazing . ''

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An ambulance worker sent a heartbreaking text to his family right before being rushed to intensive care due to coronavirus.
Jack Frost, an emergency medical technician (EMT) with East England Ambulance Service, had been working on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic prior to developing coronavirus symptoms.
The 63-year-old told his family he loved them via text moments before he was taken to intensive care.
Jack was following all protocol, wearing PPE and even moving out of the family home into a Cambridge Travelodge with funding help from EEAST so that he did not potentially bring the deadly virus home.
However, he began to feel under the weather, putting it down to the stress and long hours associated with his job.
But things quickly took a turn for the worse.
His daughter Alex, 25, said: “He thought he was just getting a bit under the weather because he was working so much - the shifts are long and he was doing so much overtime to keep up with the demand.
"He was just feeling a bit under the weather and then he had a couple of days off and it really hit him, he was feeling really unwell.
"He thought he was run down, he started with a fever and the Trust told him to self-isolate.
"I think he got about two days into his isolation, if that.
"From him starting to feel unwell, to him being taken to hospital was three or four days, it was so fast."
Alex explained how the family started to believe he was getting better before a terrifying text revealed his condition had worsened.
She said: “All of a sudden we all got a text from him saying I love you, and that was it, he got taken into intensive care and we haven't heard from him since, he was put straight into a coma.”
Jack has a diverse career history, having worked for the MET police before becoming a Royal Engineers diver for the Army, and has been an EMT for the ambulance service for the past ten years.
Alex said: "He's got one of those personalities you can't really describe, he's just really infectious.
"He's one of those people that would do anything for anyone, he's really funny and always cracking a joke, even when things are really bad he's the person who keeps a level head and raises positivity.
"He's always the positive influence so it's been a bit difficult not having him to reassure everyone at the minute. It's usually his job."
During his work on the frontline, Jack had told his family of the challenges.
Alex said: "He was saying to my siblings and me that it was crazy how many people are calling ambulances that don't actually need them, but obviously they have to do their job and respond to the call."
Having hardly ever visited the doctor, Jack is described as fit and healthy which has promoted his family to share the message of the importance of staying at home during lockdown.
Their message is that coronavirus does not discriminate.
Jack is currently being cared for at Addenbrooke's Hospital, on a Neuroscience Critical Care Unit which has been opened up as a critical COVID-19 ward.
"It's been horrible," Alex said about not being able to see him.
"We know why we can't, my mum has had pneumonia before and we went to visit every day and he went to see her every day and she feels guilty that she now can't do the same for him.
"She's vulnerable so he had moved out prior to the restrictions being put into place into a Travelodge in central Cambridge to reduce the risk of bringing anything home."
Alex usually splits her time between Nottingham, during the week for work, and the family home in Cambridge, while her sister lives at home in Cambridge with dad Jack and mum Karen, 57.
Her younger brother is currently studying to become a paramedic in Hatfield, and has been unable to return home from University due to the lockdown.
Alex also has two older brothers, one in Southampton and another in the Isle of Man, which has now closed its borders.
"We're all pretty split up," she said, "and my dad's brothers live in Wales, but we talk every day and everything.
"People say oh well you've all got each other, but it's difficult when you can't really be there for each other."
Support for Jack and his family has been flooding in.
Alex described receiving an “outpouring of love” including from some of Jack’s old colleagues in the police and the army.
She said: "There's so many people saying how close they feel to him and the impact he's had on their lives and everything, and I'm just like that's probably more people than I've ever met in my life.
"Nobody's got a bad word to say about him, I think a lot of people are shocked it's happened to him."
Alex is now trying to support NHS staff with an online fundraiser.
She said: “They're doing so much, for not just my family but for so many people that are relying on them.
"We really want to spread my dad's message, because before this he was really trying to get people to stay at home, and say it won't discriminate because my dad was healthy before this.
"We just want to spread what he was trying to say and the impact of people's actions.
"There are people doing 14 hour shifts, with a 15 minute tea break, in critical care.
"If by raising this money we can get everyone on the ward a hot meal and a half hour break that would be amazing."


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Scots prisons rise to 8 as dozens more self-isolate

The number of positive coronavirus cases in Scottish prisons has risen to eight as dozens more prisoners are in isolation .
In a statement the Scottish Prison Service confirmed the numbers this evening and said a total of 94 individuals are self-isolating across 10 prisons – eight of whom have confirmed Covid-19 .
It 's understood the number of confirmed cases is a rise of two after confirmed cases at HMP Addiewell .
The statement announced that a further number of individuals at one establishment are now self-isolating .
The statement said : “ Today , as a precautionary measure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a number of individuals within one establishment are now self-isolating .
“ These individuals are not presenting with any symptoms but have been in proximity to individuals who are symptomatic.
” It is understood that prisoners are in isolation as the SPS has adopted a policy of isolating whole halls when prisoners show symptoms .
Following the release of the figures , Justice Minister Humza Yousaf tweeted that the rise in inmates self-isolating was a `` precautionary measure '' following advice from health experts .
It comes after it was announced yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus .
Francis McCarthy , 59 , - who had convictions for stabbing two men to death - was serving a life sentence at HMP Low Moss in East Dunbartonshire .
His death was the second to be linked to coronavirus in Scottish prisons after sex-offender John Angus , 66 , died last week after contracting the virus .
A SPS spokesperson said : “ The safety and wellbeing of those living and working in our prisons is a priority for the Scottish Prison Service ( SPS ) .
“ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Protection Scotland , our NHS colleagues and a range of other partners on a daily basis to manage the unprecedented challenges we are all now facing .
“ The SPS has robust pandemic plans in place which are implemented on a phased basis in response to escalation demands .
“ We continue to follow the advice from the Chief Medical Officer , which means that anyone in our care who displays symptoms of the virus will be asked to self-isolate , as well as those how may have been in contact with that @ @ @

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The number of positive coronavirus cases in Scottish prisons has risen to eight as dozens more prisoners are in isolation.
In a statement the Scottish Prison Service confirmed the numbers this evening and said a total of 94 individuals are self-isolating across 10 prisons – eight of whom have confirmed Covid-19.
It's understood the number of confirmed cases is a rise of two after confirmed cases at HMP Addiewell.
The statement announced that a further number of individuals at one establishment are now self-isolating.
The statement said: “Today, as a precautionary measure and on the advice of health professionals, a number of individuals within one establishment are now self-isolating.
“These individuals are not presenting with any symptoms but have been in proximity to individuals who are symptomatic.”
It is understood that prisoners are in isolation as the SPS has adopted a policy of isolating whole halls when prisoners show symptoms.
Following the release of the figures, Justice Minister Humza Yousaf tweeted that the rise in inmates self-isolating was a "precautionary measure" following advice from health experts.
It comes after it was announced yesterday that a second Scottish prisoner had died of coronavirus.
Francis McCarthy, 59, - who had convictions for stabbing two men to death - was serving a life sentence at HMP Low Moss in East Dunbartonshire.
His death was the second to be linked to coronavirus in Scottish prisons after sex-offender John Angus, 66, died last week after contracting the virus.
A SPS spokesperson said: “The safety and wellbeing of those living and working in our prisons is a priority for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS).
“We are working with the Scottish Government, Health Protection Scotland, our NHS colleagues and a range of other partners on a daily basis to manage the unprecedented challenges we are all now facing.
“The SPS has robust pandemic plans in place which are implemented on a phased basis in response to escalation demands.
“We continue to follow the advice from the Chief Medical Officer, which means that anyone in our care who displays symptoms of the virus will be asked to self-isolate, as well as those how may have been in contact with that individual.”


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Scots care home worker dies from suspected coronavirus as outbreak deepens

A care home worker in Dundee has died with a suspected Coronavirus infection .
The death of a member of staff at the Pitkerro Care Home was confirmed earlier this afternoon .
It comes after the Whitehills home in East Kilbride , Lanarkshire declared a crisis after fifteen staff there were revealed to be off work after displaying coronavirus symptoms .
Commenting on the tragic death , a spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said : “ We are aware of the tragic death of a staff member at this care home as a result of suspected Covid-19 .
`` Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ones , and with the staff at the home .
“ We are in contact with the care service and the local health and social care partnership during this difficult time .
`` All of Scotland 's social care sector is working under very difficult circumstances to care for people during the pandemic and the Care Inspectorate is doing all it can to support them . ''
This latest death comes as 699 people were confirmed to have died from coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours - an increase of 84 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases has also risen to 6748 up 390 from Tuesday .
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the new figures at the press conference today .
The National Records of Scotland figures show 237 deaths registered which mentioned coronavirus have been of residents inside nursing home facilites .

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A care home worker in Dundee has died with a suspected Coronavirus infection.
The death of a member of staff at the Pitkerro Care Home was confirmed earlier this afternoon.
It comes after the Whitehills home in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire declared a crisis after fifteen staff there were revealed to be off work after displaying coronavirus symptoms.
Commenting on the tragic death, a spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “We are aware of the tragic death of a staff member at this care home as a result of suspected Covid-19.
"Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones, and with the staff at the home.
“We are in contact with the care service and the local health and social care partnership during this difficult time.
"All of Scotland's social care sector is working under very difficult circumstances to care for people during the pandemic and the Care Inspectorate is doing all it can to support them."
This latest death comes as 699 people were confirmed to have died from coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours - an increase of 84 deaths overnight.
The number of confirmed cases has also risen to 6748 up 390 from Tuesday.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the new figures at the press conference today.
The National Records of Scotland figures show 237 deaths registered which mentioned coronavirus have been of residents inside nursing home facilites.


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Key worker robbed at knifepoint in Glasgow delivering groceries

A key worker who was delivering groceries has been threatened at knifepoint and had items stolen .
The incident happened on Broomton Road in Auchinairn , Glasgow , at around 3.30pm on Tuesday .
It saw a 60-year-old delivery driver approached and threatened by a man with a knife .
He stole a quantity of alcohol from the vehicle before running off in the direction of Nairnside Place .
The delivery driver was not injured but Police Scotland said he has been left badly shaken by the incident .
Constable James Johnston said : `` This was a very frightening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went about his day .
`` The incident happened mid-afternoon and I am appealing to any members of the public who may have been out for a walk or out doing some exercise during this time to contact us .
`` I appreciate people are not out and about as they would be usually during this time , but if anyone has any information which could assist our inquiries , please do get in touch . ''
The suspect is white , between 5ft 7in and 5ft 11in , with an average build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was wearing a grey tracksuit top and grey jogging bottoms .
Officers are carrying out inquiries and are checking CCTV footage from in and around the area for any additional information on the suspect .

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A key worker who was delivering groceries has been threatened at knifepoint and had items stolen.
The incident happened on Broomton Road in Auchinairn, Glasgow, at around 3.30pm on Tuesday.
It saw a 60-year-old delivery driver approached and threatened by a man with a knife.
He stole a quantity of alcohol from the vehicle before running off in the direction of Nairnside Place.
The delivery driver was not injured but Police Scotland said he has been left badly shaken by the incident.
Constable James Johnston said: "This was a very frightening experience for the delivery driver as he went about his day.
"The incident happened mid-afternoon and I am appealing to any members of the public who may have been out for a walk or out doing some exercise during this time to contact us.
"I appreciate people are not out and about as they would be usually during this time, but if anyone has any information which could assist our inquiries, please do get in touch."
The suspect is white, between 5ft 7in and 5ft 11in, with an average build and short, dark hair.
He was wearing a grey tracksuit top and grey jogging bottoms.
Officers are carrying out inquiries and are checking CCTV footage from in and around the area for any additional information on the suspect.


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Tributes to pregnant NHS nurse after death from coronavirus but baby is saved

Tributes have been pouring in for a pregnant NHS nurse who died from coronavirus after undergoing an emergency caesarean to save her baby .
It has not been confirmed whether the baby has tested positive for the virus .
Her husband AJ named his newborn daughter after her mum who died at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital , reports The Mirror .
A gofundmepage has been set up for her family .
A message on the fundraising page described Mary as 'loving , caring and irreplaceable ' .
It read : `` Mary was a blessing to everyone she came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sincerity will be irreplaceable .
`` I am raising this funds for her immediate family ; her husband , AJ and her baby girl little Mary , who was born at the time of her demise .
`` It is humane for us to take care of them in every way we can during this heavy and trying time .
The funds raised would be a starting point to support them financially .
`` And any amount you are led to contribute within your capacity will be greatly appreciated to support the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone in need without hesitation .
`` May God reward and bless everyone who finds it in their heart to assist .
This will go a long way in making life more bearable after experiencing this in unexpected tragedy .
`` May those who have settled in Heaven welcome you home , to a better resting place .
You will forever be in our hearts Mary .
Your memories are still with us and we will cherish them forever until we meet again '' We will forever miss you . ''
Colleagues said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a great example of what we stand for '' .
Chief Executive of the NHS Trust , David Carter , sad the nurse was a `` wonderful young woman who made a huge contribution '' .
In a statement Mr Carter said : `` It is with great sadness that I can confirm the death of one of our nurses , Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong , who passed away on Sunday ( 12th April ) .
“ Mary worked here for five years and was a highly valued and loved member of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great example of what we stand for in this Trust .
“ She tested positive for Covid-19 after being tested on 5th of April and was admitted to the hospital on the 7th April .
`` Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Mary ’ s family and friends at this sad time.
“ We ask that the family ’ s privacy is respected at this time .
”

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Tributes have been pouring in for a pregnant NHS nurse who died from coronavirus after undergoing an emergency caesarean to save her baby.
Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong, 28, died on Sunday.
It has not been confirmed whether the baby has tested positive for the virus.
Her husband AJ named his newborn daughter after her mum who died at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, reports The Mirror.
A gofundmepage has been set up for her family.
A message on the fundraising page described Mary as 'loving, caring and irreplaceable'.
It read: "Mary was a blessing to everyone she came across and her love, care and sincerity will be irreplaceable.
"I am raising this funds for her immediate family; her husband, AJ and her baby girl little Mary, who was born at the time of her demise.
"It is humane for us to take care of them in every way we can during this heavy and trying time.
The funds raised would be a starting point to support them financially.
"And any amount you are led to contribute within your capacity will be greatly appreciated to support the family as she would have reached out to anyone in need without hesitation.
"May God reward and bless everyone who finds it in their heart to assist. This will go a long way in making life more bearable after experiencing this in unexpected tragedy.
"May those who have settled in Heaven welcome you home, to a better resting place.
You will forever be in our hearts Mary. Your memories are still with us and we will cherish them forever until we meet again
"We will forever miss you."
Colleagues said the mum was a "fabulous nurse and a great example of what we stand for".
Chief Executive of the NHS Trust, David Carter, sad the nurse was a "wonderful young woman who made a huge contribution".
In a statement Mr Carter said: "It is with great sadness that I can confirm the death of one of our nurses, Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong, who passed away on Sunday (12th April).
“Mary worked here for five years and was a highly valued and loved member of our team, a fantastic nurse and a great example of what we stand for in this Trust.
“She tested positive for Covid-19 after being tested on 5th of April and was admitted to the hospital on the 7th April.
"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Mary’s family and friends at this sad time.“We ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this time.”


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--West Lothian Clarion hosted first round of Scottish Cross-Country last month

West Lothian Clarion acted as local hosts for the first round of this year ’ s Scottish Cross-Country ( SXC ) Mountain Bike Series at Beecraigs Country Park last month .
It marked the second time the club has hosted the event , with the day seeing a full programme of racing , from Under 8 to Grand Veteran races , including a number of “ taster ” categories to encourage people to try the sport for the first time .
The team had made a few tweaks to last year ’ s course to make the event even better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the park have to offer .
The course again received much praise from competitors .
Recent wet weather meant that sections of the course were much muddier than the last time the series visited , and had a rather different character .
The efforts of the club ’ s maintenance team to reinforce the trails and improve were much appreciated by all .
The cancellation of other events meant that the field was further bolstered by riders who had expected to be involved in international competition - with World Champion Charlie Aldridge taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elite category from Grant Ferguson and Rab Wardell , while Anna McGorum of PCC took the win in the women ’ s category .
West Lothian Clarion Club president , Diane Clayton Chisholm , commented : “ The whole team worked really hard with SXC , Beecraigs Rangers and land owners West Lothian Council to ensure the event could go ahead .
We are really grateful to Beecraigs and everyone at SXC for bringing the race to our local trails .
It was a particular thrill to have World Champion Charlie Aldridge riding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Seniors .
We had a great turn out from the club across all the youth categories , and a good representation on the podiums .
A few years ago we only had younger riders but it ’ s notable that we now have depth across the whole of the field.
” The club ’ s riders were also out in force , and achieved some great results , including a number of podium places , with Sam Chisholm taking third place in the Under 16 Youth race , with Finn Mason sixth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tenth .
Rory Ogilvie put in a strong performance to take second place in the Under 14 Juvenile race , with Ruan Vorster , Finlay Turner , Ben Massey , Ross Chisholm , Alasdair Ray , Vyan Dhokia and Noah Bleteau also representing the club in this category .
In the girls ’ race , Sarah Darling recovered from a crash to finish in a creditable 7th position .
Frusttration for Andrew Turner , though , who had to retire from the Junior Men ’ s race .
In the Under 12 category @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the course to make it suitable for riders , with Georgina Bark battling hard after a start at the back of the grid to finish 8th , Lyla Dobson and Isla McCluskey riding well and a frustrating race for Orla Burn , who had to run much of a lap after a mechanical issue .
There was also strong representation for the club in the boys ’ race from Alexi Bleteau , Johnny Darling , Brodie Duncan , Hamish Hunter and Calum Ogilvie , Ollie Paterson , Ewan Sexton and Cailean Vorster .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were run on a different course at the park , and again saw a strong turnout .
The club was also well represented here , with Cameron Bark taking the win in the Under 8 category , which also featured strong performances from Angus Dowens , Allister Fulton and Andrew Cumming .
In the Under 10 races , Mairi Dowens , Cori Outram and Rhuairdh Fulton all performed well and will be looking forward to stepping up to the main course in future .
Club coach David Ogilvie , who had done much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club , said : “ This was a great day ’ s racing , and we ’ re really grateful to our army of volunteers , both from the club and from SXC , who made it all happen .
We ’ re delighted to be able to show off our local trails in this way to the other riders on the Scottish circuit and trust lots of them will be back to take advantage of this wonderful facility.
” The next round of the series has been postponed due to the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reschedule the event for later in the year and remain optimistic that some of the rounds later in the year will still take place as scheduled .

West Lothian Clarion acted as local hosts for the first round of this year’s Scottish Cross-Country (SXC) Mountain Bike Series at Beecraigs Country Park last month.
It marked the second time the club has hosted the event, with the day seeing a full programme of racing, from Under 8 to Grand Veteran races, including a number of “taster” categories to encourage people to try the sport for the first time.
The team had made a few tweaks to last year’s course to make the event even better, showing off what the trails at the park have to offer. The course again received much praise from competitors. Recent wet weather meant that sections of the course were much muddier than the last time the series visited, and had a rather different character. The efforts of the club’s maintenance team to reinforce the trails and improve were much appreciated by all.
The cancellation of other events meant that the field was further bolstered by riders who had expected to be involved in international competition - with World Champion Charlie Aldridge taking the win in the Men’s Elite category from Grant Ferguson and Rab Wardell, while Anna McGorum of PCC took the win in the women’s category.
West Lothian Clarion Club president, Diane Clayton Chisholm, commented: “The whole team worked really hard with SXC, Beecraigs Rangers and land owners West Lothian Council to ensure the event could go ahead. We are really grateful to Beecraigs and everyone at SXC for bringing the race to our local trails. It was a particular thrill to have World Champion Charlie Aldridge riding our trails as be stepped up to the Seniors. We had a great turn out from the club across all the youth categories, and a good representation on the podiums. A few years ago we only had younger riders but it’s notable that we now have depth across the whole of the field.”
The club’s riders were also out in force, and achieved some great results, including a number of podium places, with Sam Chisholm taking third place in the Under 16 Youth race, with Finn Mason sixth to cross the line and Evan McKenzie tenth.
Rory Ogilvie put in a strong performance to take second place in the Under 14 Juvenile race, with Ruan Vorster, Finlay Turner, Ben Massey, Ross Chisholm, Alasdair Ray, Vyan Dhokia and Noah Bleteau also representing the club in this category.
In the girls’ race, Sarah Darling recovered from a crash to finish in a creditable 7th position. Frusttration for Andrew Turner, though, who had to retire from the Junior Men’s race.
In the Under 12 category, a few adjustments were made to the course to make it suitable for riders, with Georgina Bark battling hard after a start at the back of the grid to finish 8th, Lyla Dobson and Isla McCluskey riding well and a frustrating race for Orla Burn, who had to run much of a lap after a mechanical issue. There was also strong representation for the club in the boys’ race from Alexi Bleteau, Johnny Darling, Brodie Duncan, Hamish Hunter and Calum Ogilvie, Ollie Paterson, Ewan Sexton and Cailean Vorster.
The Under 8 and Under 10 races were run on a different course at the park, and again saw a strong turnout. The club was also well represented here, with Cameron Bark taking the win in the Under 8 category, which also featured strong performances from Angus Dowens, Allister Fulton and Andrew Cumming.
In the Under 10 races, Mairi Dowens, Cori Outram and Rhuairdh Fulton all performed well and will be looking forward to stepping up to the main course in future.
Club coach David Ogilvie, who had done much of the organisation on behalf of the club, said: “This was a great day’s racing, and we’re really grateful to our army of volunteers, both from the club and from SXC, who made it all happen. We’re delighted to be able to show off our local trails in this way to the other riders on the Scottish circuit and trust lots of them will be back to take advantage of this wonderful facility.”
The next round of the series has been postponed due to the coronavirus situation. The series organisers hope to reschedule the event for later in the year and remain optimistic that some of the rounds later in the year will still take place as scheduled.


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Mobile phone tracking shows the quietest time to visit supermarkets

A new online tool uses mobile phone data to show how the population has been sticking to lockdown measures during coronavirus .
The data can reveal everything from how often people are going to parks , to who stayed at home over the Easter weekend and even footfall in supermarkets .
The busiest time to go shopping has now changed from the evening to morning , according to anonymised data collected by the University of Oxford .
Before the outbreak , the quietest time to visit the supermarket was 9am on a Sunday .
But during lockdown , footfall on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best time to go grocery shopping is Wednesday mornings from 9-10am .
Last week , the quietest time to go to the supermarket was on Tuesday at 9am - so it appears weekdays are the best option to beat the queues .
The researchers studied overall patterns generated by mobile phone data signals .
The Oxford Covid-19 Impact Monitor has also reveals how other aspects of life in the UK has changed since the Coronavirus outbreak : • Population movement has dropped by 98 % since the beginning of March • 55 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Easter Monday • Despite a surge in Covid-19 hospital admissions , overall hospital footfall has fallen by 80 % • The least busy time to visit a supermarket is Tuesday or Wednesday at 9 am • Visits to public parks in the UK has dropped 32 % • 19 million Britons are the most at risk of Covid-19 because of age and underlying health conditions • The flow of people between regions in the UK has tumbled by 76 % In terms of privacy concerns , the Oxford Covid-19 Impact Monitor only uses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This GDPR-compliant data is then used to power interactive digital dashboards that can help policymakers , clinicians and the general public to understand better the impact of Covid-19 on the NHS and the wider community .
The online dashboards are free and publicly available , together with key insights from the data .
Analysis can be carried out at different degrees of geographic detail , including at the local and regional levels , and also for specific NHS hospital catchment areas .
Commenting on the launch of the new tool , Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of population movements in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has received considerable attention following its use in China , South Korea and Singapore , the countries where the virus impacted earliest .
`` The team came together to do what we could to help tackle the challenge facing the UK through the use of ethical big data analytics for the public good . ''
Dr Matthias Qian said : `` Getting insights from big data is key if the UK is effectively to fight coronavirus , whilst at the same time making costly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efficiently as possible .
`` Fully anonymised and aggregated mobile phone location data provides a responsible approach for revealing important insights for the NHS , the government and the wider public , which can help save lives . ''

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A new online tool uses mobile phone data to show how the population has been sticking to lockdown measures during coronavirus.
The data can reveal everything from how often people are going to parks, to who stayed at home over the Easter weekend and even footfall in supermarkets.
The busiest time to go shopping has now changed from the evening to morning, according to anonymised data collected by the University of Oxford.
Before the outbreak, the quietest time to visit the supermarket was 9am on a Sunday.
(Image: The Oxford Covid-19 Impact Monitor)
But during lockdown, footfall on Sunday mornings has substantially increased and now the best time to go grocery shopping is Wednesday mornings from 9-10am.
Last week, the quietest time to go to the supermarket was on Tuesday at 9am - so it appears weekdays are the best option to beat the queues.
The researchers studied overall patterns generated by mobile phone data signals.
(Image: The Oxford Covid-19 Impact Monitor)
The Oxford Covid-19 Impact Monitor has also reveals how other aspects of life in the UK has changed since the Coronavirus outbreak:
Population movement has dropped by 98% since the beginning of March
55% of Britons stayed at home on Easter Monday
Despite a surge in Covid-19 hospital admissions, overall hospital footfall has fallen by 80%
The least busy time to visit a supermarket is Tuesday or Wednesday at 9 am
Visits to public parks in the UK has dropped 32%
19 million Britons are the most at risk of Covid-19 because of age and underlying health conditions
The flow of people between regions in the UK has tumbled by 76%
(Image: The Oxford Covid-19 Impact Monitor)
In terms of privacy concerns, the Oxford Covid-19 Impact Monitor only uses anonymised and aggregated mobile phone location data.
This GDPR-compliant data is then used to power interactive digital dashboards that can help policymakers, clinicians and the general public to understand better the impact of Covid-19 on the NHS and the wider community.
The online dashboards are free and publicly available, together with key insights from the data.
Analysis can be carried out at different degrees of geographic detail, including at the local and regional levels, and also for specific NHS hospital catchment areas.
Commenting on the launch of the new tool, Dr Adam Saunders said: "The monitoring of population movements in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has received considerable attention following its use in China, South Korea and Singapore, the countries where the virus impacted earliest.
"The team came together to do what we could to help tackle the challenge facing the UK through the use of ethical big data analytics for the public good."
Dr Matthias Qian said: "Getting insights from big data is key if the UK is effectively to fight coronavirus, whilst at the same time making costly measures such as social distancing work as efficiently as possible.
"Fully anonymised and aggregated mobile phone location data provides a responsible approach for revealing important insights for the NHS, the government and the wider public, which can help save lives."


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--NHS doctor told wife 'I love you more than anything' before dying of coronavirus

A NHS doctor told his wife `` I love you more than anything '' in a final goodbye before he died of coronavirus .
Jennifer Lawala wiped Dr Eric Labeja-Acellam 's tears before paramedics took him to hospital , where he died two weeks later .
The 56-year-old was left broken as he held her hand and said `` I love you more than anything '' , reports The Mirror .
Dr Eric Labeja-Acellam was a senior consultant , who worked at University Hospital Lewisham in London .
Now his wife is fighting the same deadly virus her 75-year-old doctor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
A tearful , Ms Lawala said : `` If God could allow two people to go at the same time , I would want to go with my husband .
Dr Labeja-Acellam , who had suffered a stroke and was being cared for at home , began feeling unwell on March 15 and was taken to hospital King 's College Hospital three days later and moved into intensive care .
Ms Lawala said she suspects he caught the virus from his carer , who was unknowingly infected while still seeing patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive and his wife and another of his patients have also died after contracting coronavirus .
Dr Labeja-Acellam , who had 10 children , is one of at least 40 NHS workers who have died after becoming infected with the bug .
Ms Lawala became emotional as she told of her final goodbye with her husband last month .
She said : `` He held my hand , he didn ’ t want to let go of my hand when the ambulance came to get him .
`` I told him , 'you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he asked , 'can you come with me ? '
`` The ambulance would n't allow it .
`` He said , 'you should know very well I love you more than anything ' .
He started crying .
`` I wiped his tears before they took him away . ''
Ms Lawala had been admitted to St Thomas ' Hospital , where she spent two days in intensive care , when she received a call from a nurse , who told her that her husband had died .
She added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I asked , 'how is Eric doing ? '
The nurse started crying .
I asked , 'why are you crying ? '
She said Eric didn ’ t make .
I nearly had a heart attack .
`` I started begging [ St Thomas ' ] hospital , please let me go and die in my house .
I want to go and die in my house .
`` They asked why .
I said , my husband passed away ' . ''
Ms Lawala is now recovering at home , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has also been battling the virus .
Dr Labeja-Acellam and Ms Lawala moved to the UK from Uganda , where she is a well-known musician , and had been together for nearly 20 years .
She said her husband had been a doctor for about 50 years .
Speaking by phone , she added through tears : `` My husband was a very lovely man .
He was a very happy man , very caring and very humble .
`` This is very painful .
I do n't know what to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe that Eric is not in the house with me .
`` I will be with him again . ''
A funeral for Dr Labeja-Acellam can not be held until next month because members of his family are still battling coronavirus .
Ms Lawala believes her husband caught the virus from a carer who visited him at home .
She said : `` We did n't know this person was already affected with the virus .
`` A few days later , my husband started feeling unwell .
He did n't want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coughing .
The GP came and said , ' I think he has an infection in his chest ' .
`` I was worried that he had coronavirus because his condition was getting worse and worse , so we call an ambulance .
`` The ambulance took 13 hours to arrive . ''
Ms Lawala said both she and her sister , who lives in Ruislip in west London , later collapsed at their homes as they suffered symptoms such as a cough , fever , breathing problems , confusion and loss of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I told my son , ' I 'm dying , I 'm dying ' .
I could n't breathe .
My son called an ambulance .
`` When the paramedics arrived they asked me who the prime minister was .
I could n't answer .
I did n't answer to my name .
`` I did n't even know how I left my house . ''
Ms Lawala and Ms Otim were both admitted to hospital for days .
Oscar continued to battle the virus at home alone .
Ms Lawala added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
My sister is not well .
My son is still not well .
We are still locked inside the house . ''
Dr Labeja-Acellam was a voracious reader and his sister-in-law , Ms Otim , would bring him stacks of books when she visited .
Ms Otim , who is also a well-known singer in Uganda , said : `` We were caring for him .
`` When someone feels unwell in the family you help them .
You give them food , you give them tea .
`` We did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in the process of helping him we caught it as well .
`` The incubation period was two to three days .
`` The doctor started feeling unwell .
I started coughing and I asked my sister if she was coughing .
`` After a couple of days we started feeling like we had the flu .
`` My left side still feels like someone is squeezing me from the back .
`` We are confused all the time .
`` Every day you wake up and you do n't know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tired . ''
At least eight citizens of Uganda have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus , according to reports in the African country .

reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (By Chris Kitching)

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A NHS doctor told his wife "I love you more than anything" in a final goodbye before he died of coronavirus.
Jennifer Lawala wiped Dr Eric Labeja-Acellam's tears before paramedics took him to hospital, where he died two weeks later.
The 56-year-old was left broken as he held her hand and said "I love you more than anything", reports The Mirror.
Dr Eric Labeja-Acellam was a senior consultant, who worked at University Hospital Lewisham in London.
(Image: The Mirror)
Now his wife is fighting the same deadly virus her 75-year-old doctor did and wishes she had gone with him.
A tearful, Ms Lawala said: "If God could allow two people to go at the same time, I would want to go with my husband.
"I don't know how I survived."
Dr Labeja-Acellam, who had suffered a stroke and was being cared for at home, began feeling unwell on March 15 and was taken to hospital King's College Hospital three days later and moved into intensive care.
Ms Lawala said she suspects he caught the virus from his carer, who was unknowingly infected while still seeing patients.
She said the carer later tested positive and his wife and another of his patients have also died after contracting coronavirus.
Dr Labeja-Acellam, who had 10 children, is one of at least 40 NHS workers who have died after becoming infected with the bug.
Ms Lawala became emotional as she told of her final goodbye with her husband last month.
She said: "He held my hand, he didn’t want to let go of my hand when the ambulance came to get him.
"I told him, 'you are going to come back' and he asked, 'can you come with me?'
"The ambulance wouldn't allow it.
(Image: The Mirror)
"He said, 'you should know very well I love you more than anything'. He started crying.
"I wiped his tears before they took him away."
Ms Lawala had been admitted to St Thomas' Hospital, where she spent two days in intensive care, when she received a call from a nurse, who told her that her husband had died.
She added: "The hospital was looking for me. I asked, 'how is Eric doing?' The nurse started crying. I asked, 'why are you crying?' She said Eric didn’t make. I nearly had a heart attack.
"I started begging [St Thomas'] hospital, please let me go and die in my house. I want to go and die in my house.
"They asked why. I said, my husband passed away'."
Ms Lawala is now recovering at home, where her son, Oscar Acellam, 28, has also been battling the virus.
Her sister, Roselyn Otim, 54, also caught Covid-19.
Dr Labeja-Acellam and Ms Lawala moved to the UK from Uganda, where she is a well-known musician, and had been together for nearly 20 years.
She said her husband had been a doctor for about 50 years.
(Image: The Mirror)
Speaking by phone, she added through tears: "My husband was a very lovely man. He was a very happy man, very caring and very humble.
"This is very painful. I don't know what to do.
"It's very hard to believe that Eric is not in the house with me.
"I will be with him again."
A funeral for Dr Labeja-Acellam cannot be held until next month because members of his family are still battling coronavirus.
Ms Lawala believes her husband caught the virus from a carer who visited him at home.
She said: "We didn't know this person was already affected with the virus.
"A few days later, my husband started feeling unwell. He didn't want to eat or drink.
"We started coughing. The GP came and said, 'I think he has an infection in his chest'.
"I was worried that he had coronavirus because his condition was getting worse and worse, so we call an ambulance.
"The ambulance took 13 hours to arrive."
Ms Lawala said both she and her sister, who lives in Ruislip in west London, later collapsed at their homes as they suffered symptoms such as a cough, fever, breathing problems, confusion and loss of taste and appetite.
(Image: The Mirror)
She added: "I told my son, 'I'm dying, I'm dying'. I couldn't breathe. My son called an ambulance.
"When the paramedics arrived they asked me who the prime minister was. I couldn't answer. I didn't answer to my name.
"I didn't even know how I left my house."
Ms Lawala and Ms Otim were both admitted to hospital for days. Oscar continued to battle the virus at home alone.
Ms Lawala added: "I'm still not well. My sister is not well. My son is still not well. We are still locked inside the house."
Dr Labeja-Acellam was a voracious reader and his sister-in-law, Ms Otim, would bring him stacks of books when she visited.
Ms Otim, who is also a well-known singer in Uganda, said: "We were caring for him. "When someone feels unwell in the family you help them. You give them food, you give them tea.
"We didn't know he was infected with the virus and in the process of helping him we caught it as well.
"The incubation period was two to three days.
"The doctor started feeling unwell. I started coughing and I asked my sister if she was coughing.
"After a couple of days we started feeling like we had the flu.
"My left side still feels like someone is squeezing me from the back.
"We are confused all the time.
"Every day you wake up and you don't know what day it is. We are mentally tired."
At least eight citizens of Uganda have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus, according to reports in the African country.


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Struggling Oasis and Warehouse collapse into administration risking Scots jobs

Struggling fashion chains Oasis and Warehouse have collapsed into administration – putting Scots jobs at risk .
Employees of the 92 stores and 437 concessions are currently being paid by the government ’ s furlough scheme as a result of coronavirus lockdown .
Approximately 2000 workers will be affected by the collapse , although administrators said the majority would remain furloughed for now .
200 members of staff were made redundant on Wednesday by Deloitte , as administrators try and find a buyer .
The company has added that online trading continues `` in the short term '' .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effected during Covid-19 lockdown after department store giant Debenhams entered administration last week .
Hash Ladha , chief executive of Oasis Warehouse , said : `` This is a situation that none of us could have predicted a month ago , and comes as shocking and difficult news for all of us .
`` We as a management team have done everything we can to try and save the iconic brands that we love . ''
The retailer was owned by Kaupthing , the failed Icelandic bank , and its own administrators had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago , but this was later abandoned .
Rob Harding , Joint Administrator at Deloitte , said : `` Covid-19 has had a devastating effect on the entire retail industry and not least the Oasis Warehouse group .
`` Despite management 's best efforts over recent weeks , and significant interest from potential buyers , it has not been possible to save the business in its current form . ''
The Oasis and Warehouse Group has been looking for a saviour for weeks , according to reports .
But the coronavirus pandemic is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which were already feeling the pinch before the outbreak started .
Debenhams last week entered administration for the second time in a year in a bid to protect itself during the shutdown .
The company 's 142 stores were already closed and most of the 22,000 members of staff on furlough before the owners pushed the business into administration .
The company said at the time : `` This move will protect Debenhams from the threat of legal action that could have the effect of pushing the business into liquidation while its 142 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government 's current advice regarding the Covid-19 pandemic . ''
The coronavirus crisis has also forced Flybe to collapse , and Carluccio 's and BrightHouse have also closed their doors .
Other businesses are hoping to be able to reopen when the lockdown is lifted .
But some are now concerned at the high costs needed to reopen and restock stores once any restrictions are eased .
Landlords and retailers are also at an impasse , with reports that some landlords are threatening court action over unpaid bills .
Retailers are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government 's furlough scheme funding ahead of payday at the end of the month .

reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (Simon Neville, Tara Fitzpatrick)

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Struggling fashion chains Oasis and Warehouse have collapsed into administration – putting Scots jobs at risk.
Employees of the 92 stores and 437 concessions are currently being paid by the government’s furlough scheme as a result of coronavirus lockdown.
Approximately 2000 workers will be affected by the collapse, although administrators said the majority would remain furloughed for now.
200 members of staff were made redundant on Wednesday by Deloitte, as administrators try and find a buyer.
The company has added that online trading continues "in the short term".
The chain is the latest highstreet to be effected during Covid-19 lockdown after department store giant Debenhams entered administration last week.
Hash Ladha, chief executive of Oasis Warehouse, said: "This is a situation that none of us could have predicted a month ago, and comes as shocking and difficult news for all of us.
"We as a management team have done everything we can to try and save the iconic brands that we love."
The retailer was owned by Kaupthing, the failed Icelandic bank, and its own administrators had tried to sell Oasis Warehouse three years ago, but this was later abandoned.
Rob Harding, Joint Administrator at Deloitte, said: "Covid-19 has had a devastating effect on the entire retail industry and not least the Oasis Warehouse group.
"Despite management's best efforts over recent weeks, and significant interest from potential buyers, it has not been possible to save the business in its current form."
The Oasis and Warehouse Group has been looking for a saviour for weeks, according to reports.
But the coronavirus pandemic is eating into British high street businesses, which were already feeling the pinch before the outbreak started.
Debenhams last week entered administration for the second time in a year in a bid to protect itself during the shutdown.
The company's 142 stores were already closed and most of the 22,000 members of staff on furlough before the owners pushed the business into administration.
The company said at the time: "This move will protect Debenhams from the threat of legal action that could have the effect of pushing the business into liquidation while its 142 UK stores remain closed in line with the Government's current advice regarding the Covid-19 pandemic."
The coronavirus crisis has also forced Flybe to collapse, and Carluccio's and BrightHouse have also closed their doors.
Other businesses are hoping to be able to reopen when the lockdown is lifted.
But some are now concerned at the high costs needed to reopen and restock stores once any restrictions are eased.
Landlords and retailers are also at an impasse, with reports that some landlords are threatening court action over unpaid bills.
Retailers are also keen to ensure they can access the Government's furlough scheme funding ahead of payday at the end of the month.


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Sadness as much loved and popular Dunblane shopkeeper dies

Dunblane residents have paid tribute to a long time trader in the town who has died .
Sandy Hunter passed away on Wednesday , April 8 , at the age of 87 .
Discover Dunblane and Dunblane Development Trust confirmed the news last week .
Mr Hunter was well known among the town ’ s residents .
He ran the popular DA Hunter store in High Street for many years .
Sandy carried out his National Service in the RAF at the age of 18 before taking up a job with Smith Meters but with his ageing father running the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lend a helping hand .
His father passed away in 1970 and Sandy took over the day-to-day running of the shop .
In March 2017 , the Observer told how Mr Hunter was to retire and the store was to close .
In a social media post , Dunblane Development Trust said : “ Many Dunblaners will have bought clothing at Sandy ’ s High Street shop .
He was a gentle , kind and friendly man loved by all who knew him .
Featuring in the book ‘ Dunblane : The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ‘ Voices of Dunblane : Memories of the ‘ 30s , ‘ 40s and 50s ’ Sandy said : “ I remember that as a young child even as young as three , I was in and out of the shop all the time.
” Discover Dunblane posted : “ We are hearing tonight that Dunblane has lost a High Street legend .
Rest in peace , Sandy.
” Jacqueline Bradley added : “ He was one of Dunblane ’ s legends and will always be remembered by everyone , whether it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or waterproofs or y-fronts or socks or shirts or wellies etc ... .. he was a real character and will be sadly missed.
” Duncan Garden posted : “ As a young lad myself , going into Davy Hunter ’ s was always a fascination and Sandy followed on in his footsteps .
True gentleman and never a bad word to say .
Long live his memory.
” Keith Paterson said : ” My Mum always got me the “ Christmas socks ” from Sandy .
After leaving home and Dunblane I remained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in how I was getting on and we always had a long chat about forestry .
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Dunblane residents have paid tribute to a long time trader in the town who has died.
Sandy Hunter passed away on Wednesday, April 8, at the age of 87.
Discover Dunblane and Dunblane Development Trust confirmed the news last week.
Mr Hunter was well known among the town’s residents. He ran the popular DA Hunter store in High Street for many years.
Mr Hunter’s father, David, started the menswear emporium in 1913.
Sandy carried out his National Service in the RAF at the age of 18 before taking up a job with Smith Meters but with his ageing father running the store, he decided to join him and lend a helping hand.
His father passed away in 1970 and Sandy took over the day-to-day running of the shop.
In March 2017, the Observer told how Mr Hunter was to retire and the store was to close.
In a social media post, Dunblane Development Trust said: “Many Dunblaners will have bought clothing at Sandy’s High Street shop. He was a gentle, kind and friendly man loved by all who knew him. Featuring in the book ‘Dunblane: The People in a Century of Change’ and ‘Voices of Dunblane: Memories of the ‘30s, ‘40s and 50s’ Sandy said: “I remember that as a young child even as young as three, I was in and out of the shop all the time.”
Discover Dunblane posted: “We are hearing tonight that Dunblane has lost a High Street legend. Rest in peace, Sandy.”
Jacqueline Bradley added: “He was one of Dunblane’s legends and will always be remembered by everyone, whether it was buying black plimsolls or school ties or waterproofs or y-fronts or socks or shirts or wellies etc..... he was a real character and will be sadly missed.”
Duncan Garden posted: “As a young lad myself , going into Davy Hunter’s was always a fascination and Sandy followed on in his footsteps. True gentleman and never a bad word to say. Long live his memory.”
Keith Paterson said: ” My Mum always got me the “Christmas socks” from Sandy. After leaving home and Dunblane I remained a regular. He was always interested in how I was getting on and we always had a long chat about forestry.
“A total gentleman.”
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thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Murder accused appears in court after death of 24-year-old in Wishaw

A 29-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murder after the death of a 24-year-old in North Lanarkshire .
Craig McCarrol appeared before Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday in connection with the death of Thomas Nelson .
McCarrol made no plea and was remanded in custody .
Police were called to reports of a disturbance in Carron Street , Wishaw , in the early hours of Tuesday .
Officers arrived shortly after 2am and Mr Nelson was taken to University Hospital Wishaw where he later died .
McCarrol is due to reappear in court within eight days .
Thomas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was rushed to Wishaw University Hospital but died a short time later .
Detective Inspector John Easton from the Major Investigations team said : “ Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Thomas at this very difficult time .
“ Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death are ongoing and we are keen to talk to anyone who may have information or who may have seen what happened.
” Following the death , heartbroken friends and family paid tributes to the 24-year-old who had a ‘ heart of gold ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tam I can ’ t believe I am writing this .
`` Totally gutted and heartbroken for your family .
`` What a sad , sad world we live in .
World is so cruel .
`` Thinking off your mum and all your family at this sad time .
`` No one deserves that .
No words . ''
Another friend said : “ Waking up this morning to the sad news of another young life taken far to soon .
“ Tam Nelson .
My thoughts and prayers are with all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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A 29-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murder after the death of a 24-year-old in North Lanarkshire.
Craig McCarrol appeared before Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday in connection with the death of Thomas Nelson.
McCarrol made no plea and was remanded in custody.
Police were called to reports of a disturbance in Carron Street, Wishaw, in the early hours of Tuesday.
Officers arrived shortly after 2am and Mr Nelson was taken to University Hospital Wishaw where he later died.
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McCarrol is due to reappear in court within eight days.
Thomas Nelson, known as ‘Tam’, was rushed to Wishaw University Hospital but died a short time later.
Detective Inspector John Easton from the Major Investigations team said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Thomas at this very difficult time.
“Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death are ongoing and we are keen to talk to anyone who may have information or who may have seen what happened.”
Following the death, heartbroken friends and family paid tributes to the 24-year-old who had a ‘heart of gold’.
One pal wrote: “RIP Tam I can’t believe I am writing this.
"Totally gutted and heartbroken for your family.
"What a sad, sad world we live in. World is so cruel.
"Thinking off your mum and all your family at this sad time.
"No one deserves that. No words."
Another friend said: “Waking up this morning to the sad news of another young life taken far to soon.
“Tam Nelson. My thoughts and prayers are with all friends and family at this sad time."


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Stirling runner raises £2k for hospice by running a marathon in mum's driveway

A Stirling runner has raised almost £2000 for Strathcarron Hospice by running a marathon - in his mum ’ s driveway .
Ruaridh Miller , from Raploch , is staying at his mum ’ s home in Falkirk during the lockdown .
However , the Central Athletics member took just over four hours and completed an astonishing 2100 lengths of her driveway on Sunday to raise funds for the Denny hospice .
Ruaridh has previously run two marathons to raise funds for Strathcarron - Stirling and Barcelona - but this was his biggest challenge to date .
The 24-year-old said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most difficult thing I ’ ve ever done both psychically and mentally .
“ I live streamed the entire thing on Facebook which gained almost 2000 views .
The support I received was absolutely phenomenal which really illustrates the solidarity of the community in this tough time , I was blown away .
“ My mum set up a very good course with bunting and banners .
She even laid out a nutrition station with every athletes best frien - jelly babies .
“ At times I felt like chucking the towel in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finishing line felt so many length away - however , I got past this by remembering why I was doing it .
“ Strathcarron are a pillar of our community and the work they do is outstanding .
We need to show them the support they ’ ve so selflessly shown us .
“ These are cruel and trying times at the moment but the strength of some people has inspired me to do my bit .
“ Although things are overwhelmingly difficult right now we need to remember that our charities need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The work that Strathcarron do for our local community is simply staggering and I hope by doing a few lengths of my driveway I can help them to continue with their phenomenal frontline work .
“ In the past I ’ ve really struggled with my mental health and it was through people and sport that helped me overcome it .
That ’ s why I chose to use sport as a way to support the community .
“ It it was the kindness of people that really astonished me .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can say without a doubt that the golf ball blisters and aching legs are completely worth it.
” Ruaridh took up running at the age of 12 but took two years out after developing the condition athletes ’ triad .
He joined Central Athletics when he originally moved to Stirling for university around six years ago .
“ It ’ s the best decision I ever made , ” said Ruaridh .
“ The club is incredible and has some unbelievable talent within it .
I ’ d say my inspiration for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and team mate Michael Wright , the two time Stirling Marathon champ .
“ Derek Easton ’ s group at Stirling Uni is always looking for new members and are incredibly welcoming to people of all abilities.
” His training with the club obviously stood Ruaridh in good stead .
He didn ’ t just do the 26.2miles of the marathon on Sunday - he ended up running 28 miles by mistake as he forgot to stop the clock .
“ Trust me , if I knew , I would ’ ve stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for more news and sport from the Stirling area .

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A Stirling runner has raised almost £2000 for Strathcarron Hospice by running a marathon - in his mum’s driveway.
Ruaridh Miller, from Raploch, is staying at his mum’s home in Falkirk during the lockdown.
However, the Central Athletics member took just over four hours and completed an astonishing 2100 lengths of her driveway on Sunday to raise funds for the Denny hospice.
Ruaridh has previously run two marathons to raise funds for Strathcarron - Stirling and Barcelona - but this was his biggest challenge to date.
The 24-year-old said: “It was hands down the most difficult thing I’ve ever done both psychically and mentally.
“I live streamed the entire thing on Facebook which gained almost 2000 views. The support I received was absolutely phenomenal which really illustrates the solidarity of the community in this tough time, I was blown away.
“My mum set up a very good course with bunting and banners. She even laid out a nutrition station with every athletes best frien - jelly babies.
“At times I felt like chucking the towel in when my legs were cramping and the finishing line felt so many length away - however, I got past this by remembering why I was doing it.
“Strathcarron are a pillar of our community and the work they do is outstanding. We need to show them the support they’ve so selflessly shown us.
“These are cruel and trying times at the moment but the strength of some people has inspired me to do my bit.
“Although things are overwhelmingly difficult right now we need to remember that our charities need our support more than ever to survive. The work that Strathcarron do for our local community is simply staggering and I hope by doing a few lengths of my driveway I can help them to continue with their phenomenal frontline work.
“In the past I’ve really struggled with my mental health and it was through people and sport that helped me overcome it. That’s why I chose to use sport as a way to support the community.
“It it was the kindness of people that really astonished me. I’ve now raised nearly £2000 and I can say without a doubt that the golf ball blisters and aching legs are completely worth it.”
Ruaridh took up running at the age of 12 but took two years out after developing the condition athletes’ triad.
He joined Central Athletics when he originally moved to Stirling for university around six years ago.
“It’s the best decision I ever made,” said Ruaridh. “The club is incredible and has some unbelievable talent within it. I’d say my inspiration for marathon running definitely comes from local legend and team mate Michael Wright, the two time Stirling Marathon champ.
“Derek Easton’s group at Stirling Uni is always looking for new members and are incredibly welcoming to people of all abilities.”
His training with the club obviously stood Ruaridh in good stead. He didn’t just do the 26.2miles of the marathon on Sunday - he ended up running 28 miles by mistake as he forgot to stop the clock.
“Trust me, if I knew, I would’ve stopped,” he joked.
Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Staff at Larkhall hotel threatened by crowbar thug who stole cash

A thief threatened staff with a crowbar as he made off with cash from a Larkhall hotel .
Gary Nesbit and an accomplice grabbed the money from a till at the unmanned reception desk .
The incident left two members of staff shaken , Hamilton Sheriff Court heard this week .
Nesbit , 28 , of Dickson Street , Larkhall , was jailed for 13 months .
He admitted stealing money and threatening employees at Radstone Hotel on October 25 .
Nesbit also admitted stealing cash and two charity tins after breaking into Larkhall Golf Club the same night .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotel reception was left unattended for a brief period during the evening .
Staff returned to find two men behind the counter .
Mr Thomson said : “ When challenged the men ran off , but Nesbit did an about-turn .
“ He had in his hand a crowbar which he brandished at the members of staff .
“ He made an aggressive remark along the lines of ‘ Come and get it .
Come on then , ’ before running away .
“ Staff noticed that money was missing from the till @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much was taken .
“ Police viewed CCTV and were able to identify the accused.
” Mr Thomson said there was a break-in at the golf club that same night .
A window was smashed and £140 was stolen along with two charity tins from the clubhouse bar .
The intruders were seen on CCTV and Nesbit was one of them .
Defence agent Ian Scott said Nesbit has previous convictions for offences of dishonesty , but had kept out of trouble for three years before the latest incidents .
He doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The lawyer added : “ He was working in his uncle ’ s landscaping business at the time and there appears to be no rhyme or reason for his return to offending .
“ But it seems he has been struggling with his mental health for the last year so that ’ s something that needs to be addressed.
” Nesbit ’ s prison sentence was backdated to November to take account of the time he has already spent in custody after his arrest .

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A thief threatened staff with a crowbar as he made off with cash from a Larkhall hotel.
Gary Nesbit and an accomplice grabbed the money from a till at the unmanned reception desk.
The incident left two members of staff shaken, Hamilton Sheriff Court heard this week.
Nesbit, 28, of Dickson Street, Larkhall, was jailed for 13 months.
He admitted stealing money and threatening employees at Radstone Hotel on October 25.
Nesbit also admitted stealing cash and two charity tins after breaking into Larkhall Golf Club the same night.
Neil Thomson, prosecuting, said the hotel reception was left unattended for a brief period during the evening.
Staff returned to find two men behind the counter.
Mr Thomson said: “When challenged the men ran off, but Nesbit did an about-turn.
“He had in his hand a crowbar which he brandished at the members of staff.
“He made an aggressive remark along the lines of ‘Come and get it. Come on then,’ before running away.
“Staff noticed that money was missing from the till, but were unable to say how much was taken.
“Police viewed CCTV and were able to identify the accused.”
Mr Thomson said there was a break-in at the golf club that same night.
A window was smashed and £140 was stolen along with two charity tins from the clubhouse bar.
The intruders were seen on CCTV and Nesbit was one of them.
Defence agent Ian Scott said Nesbit has previous convictions for offences of dishonesty, but had kept out of trouble for three years before the latest incidents.
He doesn’t have a record for violence.
The lawyer added: “He was working in his uncle’s landscaping business at the time and there appears to be no rhyme or reason for his return to offending.
“But it seems he has been struggling with his mental health for the last year so that’s something that needs to be addressed.”
Nesbit’s prison sentence was backdated to November to take account of the time he has already spent in custody after his arrest.


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Lanarkshire has third-highest number of COVID-19 deaths in Scotland

Coronavirus has been responsible for 138 deaths in Lanarkshire - including 90 last week .
New figures released by the National Records of Scotland ( NRS ) today ( Wednesday , April 15 ) have revealed deaths in the county to be the third-highest in Scotland , behind only Lothian ( 148 ) and Greater Glasgow and Clyde ( 315 ) .
The number of people dying from COVID-19 in Lanarkshire has risen exponentially over the past few weeks from eight between March 23 and 29 to 90 last week ( April 6 to 12 ) .
Lanarkshire has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths at 2.1 for every 10,000 residents .
Only Greater Glasgow and Clyde ( 2.7 ) and Shetland ( 2.2 ) have seen a higher rate .
Across Scotland , 56.5 per cent of people who have died from COVID-19 were men while 43.5 per cent were women .
Most deaths occurred in hospitals ( 62 per cent ) however 237 people ( 25 per cent ) across the country had died in care homes .
Last week , almost one third of people who died in Scotland died from COVID-19 .
Pete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ All of these deaths are tragic for the families involved .
`` These statistics , when placed alongside the other important evidence being made available by the Scottish Government and Health Protection Scotland ( HPS ) , are valuable to the understanding of the progress and impact of the COVID-19 virus across the country .
“ To add context to these statistics , we have updated this week ’ s publication to include a national breakdown by the location of death , providing additional information on where an individual has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in a care home , at home or in another location .
`` We have also added information on the trend in deaths by date of death in addition to date of registration .
“ We are actively considering how we continue to develop the content of our statistics to ensure they provide the most useful information possible and add value to the understanding of how the virus is spreading throughout Scotland.
” The figures release today ( Wednesday , April 15 ) include all deaths registered up to Sunday April 12 @

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Coronavirus has been responsible for 138 deaths in Lanarkshire - including 90 last week.
New figures released by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) today (Wednesday, April 15) have revealed deaths in the county to be the third-highest in Scotland, behind only Lothian (148) and Greater Glasgow and Clyde (315).
The number of people dying from COVID-19 in Lanarkshire has risen exponentially over the past few weeks from eight between March 23 and 29 to 90 last week (April 6 to 12).
Lanarkshire has also seen the third-highest rate of COVID-19 related deaths at 2.1 for every 10,000 residents. Only Greater Glasgow and Clyde (2.7) and Shetland (2.2) have seen a higher rate.
Across Scotland, 56.5 per cent of people who have died from COVID-19 were men while 43.5 per cent were women.
Most deaths occurred in hospitals (62 per cent) however 237 people (25 per cent) across the country had died in care homes.
Last week, almost one third of people who died in Scotland died from COVID-19.
Pete Whitehouse, director of Statistical Services, said: “All of these deaths are tragic for the families involved.
"These statistics, when placed alongside the other important evidence being made available by the Scottish Government and Health Protection Scotland (HPS), are valuable to the understanding of the progress and impact of the COVID-19 virus across the country.
“To add context to these statistics, we have updated this week’s publication to include a national breakdown by the location of death, providing additional information on where an individual has died, whether that is in hospital, in a care home, at home or in another location.
"We have also added information on the trend in deaths by date of death in addition to date of registration.
“We are actively considering how we continue to develop the content of our statistics to ensure they provide the most useful information possible and add value to the understanding of how the virus is spreading throughout Scotland.”
The figures release today (Wednesday, April 15) include all deaths registered up to Sunday April 12.


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--16 killed in 11 days as coronavirus sweeps through care home

Coronavirus has killed 16 residents at a Prestwick care home in the last 11 days .
The deadly bug has swept through Berelands Care Home on Boydfield Avenue .
Relatives were today informed of the death toll since the disease took hold .
A spokesman for Berelands said : “ It is with profound sadness that we can confirm the deaths of 16 residents since April 4 .
`` Of those , four tested positive for COVID-19 , and 12 are suspected to have died of COVID-19 related symptoms .
`` A further two residents have tested positive , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Our deepest sympathies are with the bereaved families at this very difficult time and we offer them our continued support .
`` We are working tirelessly to care for the residents in our home and we continue to follow all government guidance .
`` Our team are all trained in infection prevention and control , including utilising the correct level of PPE for the protection of both residents and themselves .
`` We continue to work closely with NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
” A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths of residents at this care home as a result of suspected cases of Covid-19 .
`` Our thoughts are with the loved ones of those affected as well as the staff and wider community of the home .
`` We have been notified of the circumstances and we are in contact with the care service and the local health and social care partnership during this difficult time .
`` All of Scotland 's social care sector is working tirelessly under very difficult circumstances to care for people during the pandemic and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support them . ''
It follows the news that four residents died at nearby Glenfairn Care Home in Ayr earlier this week .
Berelands is run by Priory Adult Care , who boast a network of more than 230 care homes nationwide .

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Coronavirus has killed 16 residents at a Prestwick care home in the last 11 days.
The deadly bug has swept through Berelands Care Home on Boydfield Avenue.
Relatives were today informed of the death toll since the disease took hold.
A spokesman for Berelands said: “It is with profound sadness that we can confirm the deaths of 16 residents since April 4.
"Of those, four tested positive for COVID-19, and 12 are suspected to have died of COVID-19 related symptoms.
"A further two residents have tested positive, and are being cared for at the home.
"Our deepest sympathies are with the bereaved families at this very difficult time and we offer them our continued support.
"We are working tirelessly to care for the residents in our home and we continue to follow all government guidance.
"Our team are all trained in infection prevention and control, including utilising the correct level of PPE for the protection of both residents and themselves.
"We continue to work closely with NHS Ayrshire and Arran.”
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: "We are aware of the tragic deaths of residents at this care home as a result of suspected cases of Covid-19.
"Our thoughts are with the loved ones of those affected as well as the staff and wider community of the home.
"We have been notified of the circumstances and we are in contact with the care service and the local health and social care partnership during this difficult time.
"All of Scotland's social care sector is working tirelessly under very difficult circumstances to care for people during the pandemic and the Care Inspectorate is doing all it can to support them."
It follows the news that four residents died at nearby Glenfairn Care Home in Ayr earlier this week.
Berelands is run by Priory Adult Care, who boast a network of more than 230 care homes nationwide.


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--Lanarkshire has a rise of 51 confirmed coronavirus cases for April 15

The Scottish Government today said that 873 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Lanarkshire .
That is a @ @ @ @ @ ’ s figure of 822 .
It comes as 699 patients across Scotland who tested @ @ @ @ @ ) have died .
And 29 people in Lanarkshire were in intensive care at midnight @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
The Scottish test numbers for April 15 show a total of 34 , @ @ @ @ @ across the country .
■ 195 patients were in intensive care last night , with @ @ @ @ @ positive ■ There were 1748 people in Scottish hospitals with either confirmed or suspected COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ care ) .
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The Scottish Government today said that 873 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Lanarkshire.
That is a rise of 51 from yesterday’s figure of 822.
It comes as 699 patients across Scotland who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
And 29 people in Lanarkshire were in intensive care at midnight, with confirmed or suspected coronavirus.
The Scottish test numbers for April 15 show a total of 34, 064 people have been tested across the country.
Of these:
■ 27,316 tests were confirmed negative
■ 6748 tests were positive
■ 699 patients who tested positive have died
■ 195 patients were in intensive care last night, with 191 of those having tested positive
■ There were 1748 people in Scottish hospitals with either confirmed or suspected COVID-19 (including those in intensive care).
Keep up to date with everything happening in Lanarkshire at our live blog.


thedailyrecord--2020-04-15--'A good boy at heart' Mum's tribute to son found dead in street on Easter Sunday

The mum of a man found dead in Airdrie has paid tribute to her ‘ much-loved ’ son .
Emergency crews raced to the High Street at around 4.40pm on Easter Sunday after reports of a disturbance .
Medical staff tried to save Peter McElroy ’ s life , but the 45-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene .
Police Scotland have released an emotional statement on behalf of his devastated mother Rose McElroy .
The 62-year-old said : “ Peter was a good boy at heart who was loved dearly by all his family and friends .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's family in recent years .
His death came just days before the second anniversary of his sister Erin 's passing .
Erin died on April 22 , 2018 , leaving mum Rose , of Craigneuk , Wishaw , heartbroken and struggling to pay for her funeral .
Cousin Siobhan said the heartbroken mum has only just paid off the bill .
On a fundraising page she has set up to help the family , she wrote : `` I 'm setting up this page with the blessing of my auntie Rose , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cousin Peter McElroy was sadly taking from us yesterday at the age of 43 .
`` Peter has two sisters Ashleigh and Erin .
`` My Auntie Rose has had a lot of heartache in recent years as my cousin Erin her youngest daughter also passed away a couple of years ago and my aunt has just recently payed off her funeral . ''
Gerard McGinley has appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday accused of murder .
The 38-year-old was also charged with possessing an offensive weapon .
Detective Inspector Frank Travers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are grateful for the assistance we have received from the local community following this incident and will continue to carry out enquiries in the local area in the coming days .
A full report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal .
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The mum of a man found dead in Airdrie has paid tribute to her ‘much-loved’ son.
Emergency crews raced to the High Street at around 4.40pm on Easter Sunday after reports of a disturbance.
Medical staff tried to save Peter McElroy’s life, but the 45-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Scotland have released an emotional statement on behalf of his devastated mother Rose McElroy.
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The 62-year-old said: “Peter was a good boy at heart who was loved dearly by all his family and friends.
“He will be sadly missed.”
It is the second tragedy to strike Peter Mcelroy's family in recent years.
His death came just days before the second anniversary of his sister Erin's passing.
Erin died on April 22, 2018, leaving mum Rose, of Craigneuk, Wishaw, heartbroken and struggling to pay for her funeral.
Cousin Siobhan said the heartbroken mum has only just paid off the bill.
On a fundraising page she has set up to help the family, she wrote: "I'm setting up this page with the blessing of my auntie Rose, in the most tragic circumstances my older cousin Peter McElroy was sadly taking from us yesterday at the age of 43.
"Peter has two sisters Ashleigh and Erin.
"My Auntie Rose has had a lot of heartache in recent years as my cousin Erin her youngest daughter also passed away a couple of years ago and my aunt has just recently payed off her funeral."
Gerard McGinley has appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday accused of murder.
The 38-year-old was also charged with possessing an offensive weapon.
Detective Inspector Frank Travers from the Major Investigations Team said: “We are grateful for the assistance we have received from the local community following this incident and will continue to carry out enquiries in the local area in the coming days. A full report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”