coronavirus outbreak. Health chiefs confirmed the sad news the deadly cluster took hold at the Alma McFadyen Care Centre in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway.
Bosses say correct protocols for dealing with the virus were in place at the 24-bed home, with measures being implemented.A spokesman for Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership said: “This is obviously a very upsetting and concerning situation, and thoughts are with families and residents at this time.""We would want to credit and pay tribute to the operators of Alma McFadyen and their extremely dedicated staff for their response. “COVID-19 is incredibly infectious, and containing its spread is not at all easy - even when all the correct protocols are in place to.