The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 1,741 as 4 new positive tests were recorded in the Health Board area.
The combined testing positive statistics for Orkney are as follows:
- PCR only: 4
- LFD and positive PCR: 0
- LFD only: 7
Total: 11
The stats for Scotland published on 21st Jan 2022 are as follows:
- 7,162 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
- 16 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive
- 43 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
- 1,511 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
- 4,404,268 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, 4,099,222 have received their second dose, and 3,238,127 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
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