Western Isles resident tests positive for Covid-19

There have been no new cases reported on the islands, but a Western Isles resident not on the islands has tested positive.

The number of positive tests reported by NHS Western Isles remains at eight, with the last reported case in June.

NHS Western Isles can, however, confirm that a Western Isles resident has tested positive for Covid-19 through a private testing centre, whilst off island.

This test cannot be verified by NHS Western Isles as it was not an NHS test, and the individual has not been re-tested by NHS Western Isles as they remain off islands.

NHS Western Isles was notified of this test result and has advised the individual to self isolate, and to ensure they do not use public transport.

NHS Western Isles has also completed Test and Protect requirements and has advised all identified contacts to self isolate for 14 days.

Western Isles resident tests positive for Covid-19 – but not while on the islands