In Orkney the cumulative total now stands at 49, and although the lowest in the country no one in the islands should become complacent.
Cases Increase Across the Whole of Scotland: #Covid Update
Positive Covid Cases Recorded In All Of Scotland’s Health Board Areas Today
Every Health Board in Scotland has recorded positive test results for Covid today, 8th of January. Orkney’s cumulative total now stands at 42.
Scotland’s NHS Coping But Under Increasing Pressure
“The bottom line here – and I need to be really blunt about this – is that for this lockdown to be as effective as we need it to be, we must radically reduce the number of interactions we are having. “
Scotland #Covid19 Update: Face Coverings Mandatory in Staff Canteens as Numbers Continue to Rise
The cumulative total for Orkney of positive cases is now up to 26 and yesterday (15th October) the Western Isles recorded its first death.
Localised Approach to Covid19 in Orkney ?
“”These are not easy issues, but, if there are different ways of protecting our island communities, we are open to them.”
Scotland’s #Covid Amber Alert Warning
“I am today giving the nation advance notice, that the coming days are likely to see some hard but necessary decisions.”
No Move to Phase 4 While Scotland’s #Covid19 Cases Continue to Rise
“”The decisions we all make as individuals, still affect the safety and well-being of our communities.” Nicola Sturgeon
Concerning Rise in Scotland’s Positive #Covid19 Cases
An additional case was reported in Orkney, bringing that total to 17, and across Scotland 160 new cases are confirmed.
Scotland’s Reading Challenge For Young People
The challenge is available to all primary and secondary schools as well as community groups and libraries in Scotland, and aims to build positive reading cultures and improve literacy for young people.
No Room For Complacency #Covid19
“We are also advising people who are not in Aberdeen, not to travel to Aberdeen. “
