Five cases of coronavirus detected in North East Angus
One of them is directly linked to the cluster in Aberdeen.
Five cases of coronavirus have been identified in North East Angus.
One of them is directly linked to the cluster in Aberdeen.
NHS Tayside says all symptoms are mild and add there is no evidence of any wider community spread.
NHS Tayside Associate Director of Public Health Dr Daniel Chandler said, “Five positive cases, which are all connected, have been identified, with one having a direct link to the outbreak in Aberdeen.
"All of the positive cases have mild symptoms and none has required any medical care.
“NHS Tayside Health Protection Team, in conjunction with NHS Grampian and the national Test and Protect service, has identified a further 54 individuals as contacts and these have been followed up with advice on self isolating and offered testing where this has been appropriate.
“There is currently no evidence of wider community spread in Angus or elsewhere in Tayside. No individual premises, businesses or establishments are currently linked to the ongoing investigation.
“We continue to be vigilant and encourage anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 to book a test.”
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