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Public health consultant Dr Paul Southworth said Moray had seen an increase in Covid hospital admissions this week HEALTH chiefs have warned of a deteriorating situation in Moray amid reports that some people are failing to self-isolate and breaching rules on indoor gatherings. The region currently has the worst Covid rate in Scotland amid a recent surge in cases, and there are growing fears that it may be left behind when the rest of the country unlocks into Level Two restrictions later this month. The latest figures show that prevalence of the virus in Moray has climbed to 81.4 cases per 100,000, compared to just 11 per 100,000 in neighbouring Aberdeenshire and Highland.
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Health board warning to Moray residents as Covid cases surge Updated: April 29, 2021, 11:35 am People are being urged to take part in coronavirus testing (Jane Barlow/PA) People in Moray are being warned to follow coronavirus rules to avoid creating a “perfect storm” as lockdown eases amid a surge in cases in the region. NHS Grampian said that since April 10 the area has seen more than 100 new cases, with around half of those in the last seven days as the infection rate increases locally. Moray currently has one of the highest rates of Covid-19 in the country and is well ahead of the rest of the NHS Grampian region.
By Chris MacLennan and David Mackay April 29, 2021, 11:05 am Updated: April 29, 2021, 5:33 pm Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Warnings have been issued a local lockdown could be imposed in Moray unless Covid cases are brought under control. The region currently has one of the highest infection rates in the country and is currently accounting for half of all NHS Grampian cases – despite being home to less than 17% of the population. Health officials have revealed that Elgin has had the majority of the cases but have stressed they are spread across the region.
Covid surge in Scots town may lead to May Day "perfect storm" Health bosses warned of a “perfect storm” which could be fuelled by the easing of lockdown as Covid cases surged in Moray ahead of the May Day weekend. The majority of cases have been detected in Elgin and the area currently has one of the highest rates of Covid-19 in the country. Residents have been urged to act responsibly and take up asymptomatic testing to ward off a further spread of infections. Susan Webb, NHS Grampian’s public health director, said: “We really are on a worrying trajectory in Moray and it is vital everyone ensures they are sticking to the rules to ensure the area isn’t left behind as the rest of the country unlocks.