The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 857 as 16 new positive test results were recorded in the Health Board area.
16 New #Covid Cases in Orkney
Rhoda Grant MSP Criticises Underfunding of Drugs Support Services
Rhoda Grant, Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands has described the latest figures for drugs deaths in Scotland as ‘devastating’ for individuals and their families.
Update: 9,958 Deaths Mentioned #Covid19 in Scotland
From Friday 2nd of April, the message in Scotland changes from ‘Stay at Home’ to ‘Stay Local’. Restrictions on non-essential travel remain in place and some services will be able to re-open on Monday 5th of April.
More Positive Cases Recorded in Orkney #Covid Update
Another 2 cases of Covid have been recorded in Orkney bringing the cumulative total so far to 53
Cumulative Case Numbers in Orkney of #Covid now at 37
“The safest way to spend Christmas and the festive period is to stay within your own household, in your own home and your own local area.”
Update on Covid19 in Scotland & Travel Arrangements For Orkney
The weekly stats produced by the National Record of Scotland (NRS) continue to show Scotland’s success in limiting the spread of the deadly virus Covid19.
Scotland Moving into Phase 3 #Covid19 ‘Progress Made As One’
Today, 10th of July, is the start of the mandatory wearing of face masks/coverings in shops for most people.
FACTS, Test & Protect – Aiming to Eliminate #Covid19 from Scotland
Public health measures introduced in Scotland have protected our communities from increased exposure to the deadly virus and allowed frontline workers to continue to work safely.
R Number in Scotland Drops to Between 0.6 and 0.8
As of the 21st of June 2020 there had been a total of 4,119 deaths in Scotland where Covid19 was mentioned on the death registration.
Regular Testing Of Care Workers Must Be A Priority
Care homes again are where the majority of deaths are occurring at 52% of all Covid related deaths.
