Health chiefs in the capital have urged people to think twice about visiting accident and emergency departments this winter amid warnings of another wave of Covid-19.
NHS Lothian is encouraging those with minor injuries or illness to initially go to their local pharmacy, GP or call 111 to book an appointment in a minor injuries unit, rather than automatically going to the A and E, to ensure hospitals aren't overwhelmed over the coming months.
There were 356 new positive Coronavirus cases in Edinburgh in the week to Tuesday (October 11), up slightly from 330 the week previous and a 22 per cent increase since the same time last month.
