The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 1,904 as 16 new positive PCR tests were recorded.
- Saturday: 9 new cases
- Sunday: 6 new cases
- Monday: 1 new case
- Total: 16
The combined LFD and PCR positive tests recorded for Orkney as published on the PHS website from 6th of January 2022 to 7th of February 2022 are as follows:
- PCR only: 246
- LFD and Positive PCR: 127
- LFD only: 339
- Total: 712
The stats for Scotland published on 7th of February are as follows:
- 5,809 new cases of COVID-19 reported.
- 0 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive (noting that Register Offices are generally closed at the weekend)
- 23 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
- 958 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
- 4,422,719 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, 4,136,739 have received their second dose, and 3,320,254 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
- a mixture of home and office working is allowed
- use the apps: COVID status, Protect Scotland and Check-in Scotland
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