Further to our update issued on 08 December 2020 relating to a cluster of COVID-19 cases associated with Ward 1 at Glenrothes Hospital.  

A total of 27 staff and patients associated with the Ward have as of today have been confirmed as positive for COVID-19. 

Sadly, there has been loss of life connected to the cluster. For reasons of confidentiality, we are unable to release any further information on this, however, we can confirm that the number is less than five. Our thoughts are with the bereaved at this time.

Ward 1 remains closed to new admissions.