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Two care homes in the north east of Scotland where more than 20 residents have died amid Covid outbreaks have been rated weak by inspectors.
There have been 15 deaths and more than 70 cases at Deeside Care Home in Cults, and 12 deaths and more than 100 cases at Inchmarlo House near Banchory.
The Care Inspectorate carried out unannounced visits at both in December.
Care and support during the pandemic was rated "weak", the second lowest grading ahead of poor.
The Crown Office is already looking into the deaths at the facilities, which said they were aiming for the highest standards.