Another Covid positive case has been recorded in Orkney bringing the cumulative total now to 64.

The stats for Scotland published on 10th February 2021 are as follows:

• 803 new cases of COVID-19 reported
• 19,469 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results – 4.8% of these were positive
• 50 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive
• 113 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 1,542 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 985,569 people have received the first dose of the Covid vaccination and 12,866 have received their second dose

Deaths

• 6,551 people have died who have tested positive as at 10 February 2021
• 8,726 deaths have been registered in Scotland where COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate up to 7 February 2021
• 36% of COVID-19 registered deaths related to deaths in care homes, 57% were in hospitals and 6% were at home or non-institutional settings (as at 7 February)

This weekend mass vaccination takes place in Orkney for the 65 -69 age group.

#Covid Vaccinations in Orkney 65 – 69 Age Group

Whilst that is positive news it cannot be forgotten that transmission of the virus is still happening and the only way to limit that is to follow FACTS

• wear a face covering
• avoid crowded places
• clean hands and surfaces regularly
• stay 2m away from other people
• self-isolate and book a test if you have COVID-19 symptoms (new continuous cough, fever or loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste)
• download the Protect Scotland contact tracing app