Nine in Orkney linked to new COVID cases - The Orcadian

At least nine people in the Orkney community have been caught up in an emerging situation relating to a rising number of coronavirus cases in the county.

Mr Dickson, who said that he was “profoundly concerned” about this rapid increase in cases told the newspaper that a minimum of nine people were involved in this emerging situation, and that they were connected to a single workplace.

He explained that among these nine people, a number have already tested positive.

He said that he would be giving a further update in the situation, later today, including more detail on the number of people who have tested positive for the virus.