The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 1,757 as 16 new cases have been recorded in the Health Board Area.
- Saturday 22nd January : +9 cumulative total 1,750
- Sunday 23rd January: +5 cumulative total 1,755
- Monday 24th January: +2 cumulative total 1,757
Total: 16
Combined Testing Results are as follows
Saturday 22nd January
- PCR only: 8
- Combined LFD and PCR: 2
- LFD only: 5
- Total :15
Sunday 23rd January
- PCR only: 3
- Combined LFD and PCR: 1
- LFD only: 6
- Total: 10
Monday 24th January
- PCR only: 1
- Combined LFD and PCR: 0
- LFD only: 9
- Total: 10

RNA Water Monitoring : Orkney, Kirkwall population served 7,757

The stats for Scotland published on 24th of January 2022 are as follows:
- 6,934 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
- 0 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive (noting that Register Offices are now generally closed at weekends)
- 38 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
- 1,435 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
- 4,406,439 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, 4,108,252 have received their second dose, and 3,258,073 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
- if mixing with others, try to gather in small groups only
- 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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is it 16 or 35?
Confusing isn’t it? We just publish the stats.