Coronavirus / Number of confirmed coronavirus cases up by two
Third sector organisations across Scotland, meanwhile, are being encouraged to apply for emergency funding
TWO more people in Shetland have tested positive for coronavirus, according to the latest Scottish Government figures.
Shetland’s total now sits at 45 positive tests.
Across Scotland 6,067 tests have come back positive. A total of 575 patients who tested positive have died.
First minister Nicola Sturgeon told reporters on Monday that she does not expect the lockdown to end in the “very near future”, saying the measures remain “essential”.
Third sector organisations across Scotland, meanwhile, are being encouraged to apply for emergency funding to help cope with the effects of coronavirus .
More than 2,000 charities, community and voluntary groups, and social enterprises are being offered immediate financial support from the £50 million wellbeing fund, which has been established to assist third sector organisations working with people impacted by the pandemic.
Organisations will also be able to submit an expression of interest from today to access financial support through the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) website.
Communities secretary Aileen Campbell said: “Last month, I announced a £350 million package of emergency funding for a wide range of organisations, as communities across Scotland are already adapting their services to ensure they are providing vital support to people who are worst affected by COVID-19.
“This £50 million funding will help to continue that work as well as supporting new services to get people through these difficult times.”
SCVO chief executive Anna Fowlie added: “The wellbeing fund has already seen much-needed money get to the frontline. Today it is being opened up to an even broader range of voluntary organisations.
“The voluntary sector has stepped up in communities across Scotland to provide vital support to people who really need it and it’s great to see the Scottish Government recognise that.
“Scotland has been ahead of the game in understanding the vital role that charities and community groups play in dealing with the impact of coronavirus and at SCVO we are pleased to be playing our part.”
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