Outbreak of suspected Covid-19 deaths at Aberdeen care home

A number of residents have died from suspected coronavirus at an Aberdeen care home.

It's believed six have lost their lives at Kinsgwells Care Home.

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."

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