The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney has now reached 952 as 7 new positive tests were recorded in the Health Board area.
The stats for Scotland published on 7th December 2021 are as follows:
- 3,060* new cases of COVID-19 reported
- 35,562* new tests for COVID-19 that reported results
- 9.2%* of these were positive
- 12 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive
- 38 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
- 576 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
- 4,355,063 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, 3,962,203 have received their second dose, and 1,922,604 have received a third dose or booster


- get the vaccine or the vaccine booster
- if you don’t have symptoms take regular lateral flow tests – especially before mixing with other people
- wear a face covering where required
- if you have symptoms – self isolate and book a PCR test
- wash your hands regularly, and cover your nose and mouth if coughing or sneezing
- open windows when meeting indoors
- if you can, keep your distance from people not in your group
- work from home if possible
- use the apps: COVID status, Protect Scotland and Check-in Scotland

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