The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney has now reached 1,737 as 9 new positive test results were recorded in the Health Board area.

For 20th of January 2022 the combined positive test results are as follows:

• PCR only: 6
• LFD and positive PCR: 0
• LFD only: 8

Total: 14

In Orkney 15,348 (77.4%) of those aged 12 and over have had a third (booster) vaccination.

The stats for Scotland published on 20th January 2022 are as follows:

• 8,262 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
• 27 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive
• 43 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 1,514 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 4,402,666 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, 4,094,680 have received their second dose, and 3,230,767 have received a third dose or booster

• 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