Six more deaths recorded in South Lanarkshire
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There were six more coronavirus deaths recorded over the latest weekly period in South Lanarkshire.
The latest figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show a total of 1,239 people had died in the area by January 22 (Sunday) – up from 1,233 the week before.
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Hide AdPublic Health Scotland recently stopped reporting deaths for anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19.
Instead, the weekly figures now include anyone whose death certificate – registered in the week ending Sunday – mentions Covid-19 as one of the causes.
Deaths in Scotland are recorded by registration date, and are allocated to the deceased's usual area of residence.