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