The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 5,274.

The stats for Scotland published on 5th May 2022 on the PHS website are as follows:

Deaths in Scotland involving Covid-19

As of the 1st of May 2022, there have been a total of 14,556 deaths registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate.

From 25th April to 1st of May there were 94 deaths involving COVID-19 (27 fewer than the previous week).

• 8 deaths 45 – 64 age group
• 15 deaths 65 – 74 age group
• 29 deaths 75 – 84 age group
• 42 deaths 85+ age group

They were as follows:

• Ayrshire & Arran: 5
• Borders: 7
• Dumfries and Galloway : 5
• Fife: 6
• Forth Valley: 4
• Grampian: 9
• Greater Glasgow & Clyde: 25
• Highland: 4
• Lanarkshire: 7
• Lothian: 10
• Orkney: 0
• Shetland: 0
• Tayside: 12
• Western Isles: 0

The provisional total number of all deaths registered in Scotland in week 17 of 2022 (25th April to 1st May) was 1,256 (17% above the 5-year average).

• get your vaccine when offered to ensure you are fully protected
• stay at home if you’re unwell with symptoms or have a fever
• open windows when socialising indoors
• wear a face covering in indoor public places and on public transport
• wash your hands to protect yourself
• take an LFD test before visiting someone in a hospital or care home