Latest update: A further 28 cases confirmed for NHS Grampian area
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The latest figures for coronavirus in Scotland on Sunday, August 9 show there were a total of 48 new confirmed cases of Covid-19.
Some 28 cases were reported within the NHS Grampian catchment area.
There were no new reported deaths of people who have tested positive and three people were in intensive care last night with confirmed Covid-19.
A total of 261 people were in hospital with confirmed Covid-19.
NHS Grampian confirmed the number of cases detected in the Aberdeen Covid-19 cluster now stands at 134.
They have, to date, identified 728 close contacts across all detected cases.
Susan Webb, Director of Public Health for NHS Grampian said: “The health protection and Test and Protect teams have worked throughout the weekend to interview the detected cases and establish who their close contacts are.
"This is happening rapidly and I want to thank them for their incredibly hard work.
"I also want to acknowledge again our gratitude for the support and cooperation of the cases themselves.
"The information they are providing is critical to our investigation.
“We all need to take personal responsibility for our behaviour.
"Sticking with the government guidance keeps ourselves, our friends and family, and the wider population of Grampian, safe.
"Thorough and regular handwashing with water and soap, observing physical distancing, using face coverings where these are required, and avoiding crowded places are all vital.
"People in Aberdeen should observe the enhanced restrictions covering the city."
