An investigation is underway after a Covid-19 outbreak was linked to a ‘private event’ at a Scots bowling club.
NHS Highland confirmed a cluster of 13 people has been identified after the gathering at Cove & Kilcreggan Bowling Club in Argyll and Bute on September 7.
Contact tracing is now being carried out to identify anyone else who may have been in close contact with infected individuals.
A spokesperson for the health board said: “NHS Highland has become aware of an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Kilcreggan area linked to a private event that took place at Cove and Kilcreggan Bowling Club on 07 September.
“To date, there have been 13 confirmed cases linked to this situation.
“A multi-agency Incident Management Team (IMT) meeting was convened this afternoon to coordinate the investigation and management of the situation in conjunction with Argyll and Bute Council Environment Health Department and other partners.
“NHS Highland’s Health Protection Team is undertaking case follow up in accordance with national guidance.
“Contact tracing is being carried out with all those identified as close contacts being advised to self-isolate.”
Dr Jenny Wares, NHS Highland’s consultant in public health medicine, added: “This is an evolving situation and work is continuing to follow up cases and their contacts with those contacted being advised to self-isolate and seek testing if symptomatic.
“We would also 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."
