
As at the 17th of September 2023 there were 367 people in hospital with Covid, a decrease from the previous week when it was 420.
As at the 17th of September 2023 there were 367 people in hospital with Covid, a decrease from the previous week when it was 420.
The number of people in hospital with Covid has increased from 364 to 420 in one week.
Sampling for fragments of coronavirus’ ribonucleic acid (RNA) in local waste water samples in Scotland continue to show positive readings across the majority of sites. This is one of the few tools left to trace the prevalence of Covid in the community. This table is for Kirkwall.
“Work is ongoing to understand the new COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 more fully, however as a precautionary measure, vaccination of people at highest risk such as care home residents and people aged 75 and over is being brought forward.” Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Gregor Smith
The figures for Orkney (area served by Kirkwall waste water) last updated on 10th of August 2023 records a massive surge in positive samples.
“Public Health Scotland is confident that MUP is an effective mechanism to reduce alcohol-related harm in Scotland and we support the continuation of MUP beyond April 2024.” – Dr Nick Phin, Director of Public Health Science, Public Health Scotland
It is important to monitor COVID-19 hospital admissions as it is a measure of severe disease and captures pressures facing NHS hospitals. – Public Health Scotland
In the latest week ending 14 May 2023, 50,848 COVID-19 vaccines were administered.
The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital is an indicative measure of the pressure on hospitals, as these patients still require isolation from other patients for infection control purposes.
The WHO Director-General has stated that COVID-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue which no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).