➡️ you should not visit or call your GP, or visit the Emergency Department at The Balfour instead , ☎ Call immediately to book a test on 01856 888 211 between 0800-1800 - 7 days per week. This brings the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the isles since the start of the pandemic to 189. This dashboard shows the number of reported coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the area you select, as well as the number of people who have had their symptoms assessed over the phone by NHS 111, where coronavirus was suspected. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the north of Scotland, NHS Eileanan Siar reported no fresh cases in the past day. And NHS Tayside recorded 884 new positive tests – taking its running tally from 8300 to … Two people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases recorded since Friday to six. NHS Orkney began contact tracing after a member of the trawler crew tested positive. Health authorities in Orkney say they are dealing with a cluster of five confirmed Covid-19 cases linked to a fishing boat. Sara Lewis, NHS Orkney’s Consultant in Public Health, said: “To ensure we do everything we can to prevent a rise in cases, we need to remind people how the testing system works. People across Scotland are being urged to download the new Protect Scotland app to help suppress the spread of coronavirus. If you have a new continuous cough OR fever OR loss of / change in sense of smell or taste, you should self isolate immediately and call to book a test on 01856 888 211 between 08:00 - 18:00 - 7 days per week. There are currently restrictions on travel to and from Orkney - read our update for the latest information. FIFTY-eight new Covid-19 cases have been detected across the NHS Highland region in the past day. This can be done by visiting the NHS Inform website – www.nhsinform.scot. The steps are as follows: Following the latest Scottish Government guidance for visiting within Maternity Units we can advise the following: A reminder that in line with guidance from Scottish Government to delay the transmission of COVID-19, the Radiology Walk In Service is currently suspended. Across the country, 1,504 new cases were reported, compared to 934 reported yesterday. From July 13 2020 there will be limited easing of the restrictions in the hospital to allow visitors. Get the app and Protect Scotland from coronavirus. These changes are to make sure we can keep you and our staff safe during this difficult time. NHS Orkney confirmed this afternoon, Saturday, that the positive test had been processed in the lab at The Balfour. There have been no new positive cases of COVID-19 recorded in Orkney in the past 24 hours. If you have any health concerns or are worried, require health advice or any further information please visit www.nhsinform.scot in the first instance or contact NHS 24 by calling 111 or if you live in the Isles contact your local GP or Nurse. There have been 54 additional confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown. COVID-19 cases in Orkney - 14 August 2020 One new positive COVID-19 case has been linked to the Orkney fishing vessel bringing the number of positive cases in this cluster to six. A FURTHER 67 new Covid-19 cases have been detected across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours. NHS Highland has warned of a "significant increase" in Covid-19 cases in Highland and Argyll and Bute. A total of 191.965 people have received their first vaccination for Covid-19 - up from 175,942 yesterday. Since schools went back recently there has been a sharp spike in testing requests, particularly from parents concerned for their children. NHS Orkney’s recent run of days without any positive tests has ended after two new infections were confirmed – taking its cumulative total to 41. Avoid crowded places and keep your distance. Three new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Orkney in the last 24 hours. COVID VACCINATIONS – PATIENTS AGED 80 YEARS AND OVER. Pamela Walker, NHS Orkney’s Ambulatory Care Manager, said urgent and necessary surgery had already restarted after it was completely stopped in May and June. The service is available to anyone who is: Affected in any way due to consequences of COVID-19. And, sadly, a further 68 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19. A single new case was recorded on Friday. NHS Grampian saw its cumulative number of cases rise by 113 to 11,254. 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