The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 4,591.

The stats for Scotland published on 24th March 2022 are as follows:

• 13,564 new cases of COVID-19 reported
• 50 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive
• 26 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 2,322 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
• 4,340,913 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, 4,089,448 have received their second dose, and have 3,445,629 received a third dose or booster*

* Due to methodology changes, cumulative vaccination figures reported today are lower in comparison to previous days. More details on the methodology changes are available on Public Health Scotland’s COVID-19 Daily Dashboard (Vaccinations page).

Please remember to:

• get the vaccine or the vaccine booster 
• if you don’t have symptoms take lateral flow tests twice a week, and if visiting someone vulnerable or going to a crowded place
• if you have symptoms – self isolate and book a PCR test
• you must wear a face covering (unless exempt) in most indoor public spaces and on public transport
• open windows when meeting indoors
• wash your hands regularly, and cover your nose and mouth if coughing or sneezing
• work from home as well as the office if you can – businesses and workplaces should follow the safer workplace guidance
• use the apps: COVID status (vaccine passport) and Protect Scotland