No Indian variant in Moray, states NHS Grampian

NHS Grampian has countered reports in some media outlets yesterday that cases of the Indian variant of Covid-19 have been found in Moray.

A spokesperson for the heath board said: "We are aware of various media outlets reporting that the Indian Covid-19 variant of concern (B1617) is circulating in Moray – these are inaccurate.

"To date zero cases of this variant have been found in the region.

"The main variant in circulation in Moray is the 'Kent Variant' (B117)."

At yesterday’s Scottish Government briefing, Gregor Smith, the country's chief medical officer stated he had been informed by NHS Grampian that no cases of the Indian variant had been found in Moray.

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