The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 1,767 as 10 new positive tests were recorded in the Health Board area.

The stats for combined tests are as follows:

• PCR only: 4
• LFD and Positive PCR: 1
• LFD only: 12
• Total: 17

The stats for Scotland published on 25th of January 2022 are as follows:

• 8,022 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
• 23 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive
• 34 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 1,392 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 4,406,999 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, 4,112,264 have received their second dose, and 3,263,981 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