NHS Grampian confirms Covid-19 case numbers but issues further explanation of close contact figures
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NHS Grampian has this afternoon confirmed the number of detected cases of Covid-19, associated with the Aberdeen cluster, now stands at 157. They have, to date, identified 852 close contacts.
A spokeswoman however explained: "Contacts can be entered into our system multiple times, as they are identified by detected cases as part of a household or group.
"Therefore, the number of close contacts does not represent 852 unique individuals."
18 new cases have been detected in Grampian but it is not known how many of these may be associated with the city cluster.
Dr Emmanuel Okpo, consultant in Public Health Medicine said: “A significant amount of work has gone on throughout the weekend to interview detected cases and identify their close contacts.
"This work continues to happen quickly.
"If our teams get in touch with you to tell you are a close contact of a detected case, you must follow all their guidance on self-isolation.
“Our message remains one of personal responsibility.
"We must all keep sticking with the government guidance.
"Thorough handwashing, physical distancing, and the use of face coverings where these are required, are things we can all do to limit the spread of this virus.”
To date, none of the detected cases associated with this cluster have required hospital treatment.
