The cumulative total of Covid cases recorded in Orkney now stands at 137 as 2 more positive results were published today.

The stats for Scotland published on 16th of July are as follows:

• 2,047 new cases of COVID-19 reported
• 26,868 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results
  • 8.5% of these were positive
• 5 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive
• 48 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 532 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 3,963,502 people have received the first dose of the Covid vaccination and 2,940,202 have received their second dose

Remember to:

• wear a face covering
• avoid crowded places
• clean hands and surfaces regularly
• stay 2m away from other people
• self-isolate and get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms
• download the Protect Scotland app

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