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