The number of new coronavirus cases in the region remains “worryingly high”.
The latest figures show there were 181 cases in the past week – down from 239 the week before – with less than five people being treated in hospital.
However, health officials fear the region is not yet past the peak of the third wave.
Consultant in public health medicine Dr Andrew Carnon said: “People’s actions in following guidance around physical distancing, wearing of face coverings, hand sanitising and regular testing have undoubtedly been helping.
“However, local case numbers are still worryingly high and we can see elsewhere in Scotland that cases are continuing to increase, and in some areas at a very fast rate.
“This increase in cases is translating into an increase in hospital admissions, placing additional strain on an already very stretched health and social care system.”
At the end of Sunday, 113,863 people had received their first dose of the vaccine – 92.8 per cent of the adult population.
And 86,066 second jabs had been given – 70.1 per cent of adults.
But director of pharmacy Graeme Bryson warned: “Vaccines help train the body’s own natural immune systems to fight the virus - hopefully preventing people from experiencing its worst effects.
“The vaccines are not a guarantee of full protection but, unless someone has previously had Covid-19, the alternative now is exposure to the virus with an immune system which has not been prepared to counter this threat.
Anyone in the region still to receive their first dose is urged to make arrangements by visiting www.nhsinform.scot/vaccineregistration, calling 01387 403090 or emailing dg.covidenquiries@nhs.scot.
There are also drop-in clinics available across the region, with details at www.nhsdg.co.uk/vaccines.
