Covid in Scotland: Five residents die in Dumfries care home

Five residents of a care home in south-west Scotland have died following an outbreak of Covid-19.

The deaths were at the Charnwood Lodge Care Home in Dumfries.

The charity which runs the home, Community Integrated Care, said a full decontamination of the facility was carried out as soon as the outbreak was detected.

It paid tribute to the "efforts and professionalism" of staff in dealing with the situation.