Coronavirus: Outbreak linked to Argyll bowling club

Cove Green, near to the Cove and Kilcreggan Bowling Club

A cluster of coronavirus cases has been linked to a private event at an Argyll bowling club.

A total of 13 confirmed cases have been linked to the event at the Cove and Kilcreggan Bowling Club on 7 September.

NHS Highland said contact tracing was being carried out.

A post on social media from a bowling club member said facilities had been provided for a "select group" with all Covid-19 guidance followed and the clubhouse subsequently deep cleaned.

The bowling club was informed of the cases on 11 September.

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Dr Jenny Wares, NHS Highland's consultant in public health medicine, described the outbreak as an "evolving situation".

She added: "We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the virus can recur even in rural communities."

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