Google MapsTen residents have died in a Covid outbreak at a care home in Dumfries and Galloway.
The first death at Thorney Croft Care Home in Stranraer was reported earlier this month.
On Thursday, Dumfries and Galloway health and social care partnership confirmed a further nine deaths have occurred, with four in the past week.
A total of 45 staff members and 45 residents have also tested positive for the virus.
Community Integrated Care – the charity that runs the home – said all necessary steps were being taken to manage the outbreak.
Martin McGuigan, managing director of Community Integrated Care, said: “Our teams continue to work tirelessly, alongside the local authority and public health teams, to implement extensive infection prevention measures to manage this outbreak.
“Our hearts go out to the loved ones of our residents, as well as our colleagues.
“We are continuing to provide practical and emotional support to everyone at this very difficult time.”
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