A cluster of coronavirus cases has been identified in a Scottish Highlands town.
NHS Highland’s Health Protection Team confirmed five news cases of Covid-19 today and have said contract tracing is underway in the Grantown area.
All those identified as having been in close contact with the individuals who tested positive have been advised to self isolate.
Health chiefs in the area are reminding people to be wary of the virus in rural communities.
Dr Tim Allison, Director of Public Health with NHS Highland, said: “We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the virus can recur even in rural communities and so everyone should continue to adhere to physical distancing guidelines, wear a face-covering when in enclosed spaces, clean your hands and surfaces regularly and immediately self-isolate if you develop symptoms.”
"Any close contacts of positive cases will be identified through contact tracing – if you have not been contacted by our Health Protection Team please be reassured that there is no cause for concern.
