The NHS has tonight cancelled all new and routine follow-up appointments for outpatient clinics in NHS Ayrshire & Arran.It comes as the nationwide coronavirus lockdown prepares to enter its third day.Bosses said they are currently working through cancellations for affected patients - those with appointments already made for acute specialities up to and including May 31.Anyone affected will receive a letter with details of next steps.Dr Crawford McGuffie, Medical Director, said: “This has been a difficult decision and we understand that this will have an impact on large numbers of people who access our services."However, this will protect vulnerable groups and enable us to focus resources on tackling coronavirus (COVID-19) in these