The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 1,720 as 2 new positive tests were recorded in the Health Board area.

The stats for Scotland published on 18th of January 2022 are as follows:

• 7,752 new cases of COVID-19 reported. Please note that this figure now includes cases identified using either a first LFD (Lateral Flow Device) or PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) positive test
• 31 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive
• 42 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 1,546 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 4,401,034 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, 4,090,242 have received their second

• get the vaccine or the vaccine booster 
• take regular lateral flow tests – especially before mixing with other people or visiting a hospital or care home  – get lateral flow tests
• follow the guidance on self-isolating and booking a test
• wear a face covering where required
• limit your social contact – gather in groups of no more than 3 households
• wash your hands regularly and cover your nose and mouth if coughing or sneezing
• open windows when meeting indoors
• work from home, if you can
• use the apps: COVID status, Protect Scotland and Check-in Scotland