Ayrshire have issued a plea for the public's support as outbreaks of Covid took region into Europe's top 10. Track and trace teams are working hard to contain several outbreaks across the health board over the past 14 days as Ayrshire's case rate of coronavirus surges.
It comes as a number of restaurants take the decision to pull the shutters down to allow staff struck by the virus to self-isolate and reduce the spread.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran's assistant public health chief is now urging the public to help support teams to prevent family, friends or loved ones from falling unwell.