MP commends NHS staff and island communities

MP Angus MacNeil has written to the chief executive of NHS Western Isles to commend local staff and communities of North and South Uist, Berneray, Benbecula and Eriskay for their efforts to suppress the spread of Covid-19 during the most recent outbreak.
By John A. MacInnes
Published 2nd Nov 2020, 09:25 GMT
Angus MacNeil MP has written to thank the NHS and local communities for their help during the recent outbreak.Angus MacNeil MP has written to thank the NHS and local communities for their help during the recent outbreak.
Angus MacNeil MP has written to thank the NHS and local communities for their help during the recent outbreak.

NHS Western Isles have confirmed the outbreak has now officially come to an end as more than 14 days have passed since confirmation of the last positive case associated with the outbreak.

In a letter to Chief Executive Gordon Jamieson, Mr MacNeil said: “I am writing today to thank you and your staff for all the work done to end the outbreak of Covid-19 in South Uist.

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“It is testament to the work of NHS Staff, Test and Trace and to the community of South Uist that this outbreak was contained in the way it was and very pleasing to read that we have now had 14 days without a further case.

“The speed of the outbreak and the sad death of a resident reminds us all of the dangers associated with this virus and we must all remain vigilant.”

To access testing in the Western Isles, contact 01851 601151.

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