Coronavirus in Moray: MSP welcomes £860,000 for local care sector
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Richard Lochhead has welcomed initial £860,000 funding to help Moray's social care sector deal with the financial impact of coronavirus.
The funding was confirmed by the Scottish Government as part of a £50 million package for the sector across the country.
Of all the deaths linked to Covid-19 in Scotland, about 43% have occurred in care homes.
Moray's MSP said: "The social care sector is at the frontline of the current pandemic and will inevitably face additional costs.
"This funding demonstrates the Scottish Government’s commitment to social care – and will ensure that any increasing need for social care as a result of the pandemic is met.
"I’m sure I speak on behalf of everyone in Moray when I share my gratitude towards those working in social care, and all of our frontline key workers, who are doing vital work in the most difficult of circumstances."
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