Covid in Scotland: Barra outbreak reaches 50 cases

Barra, along with Vatersay, are under level four restrictions

The number of cases in a Covid-19 outbreak on Barra in the Western Isles has risen to 50.

Fewer cases have been seen in the past week after a sharp rise in positive test results earlier this month.

Seven people have been receiving treatment in hospital - five of them in hospitals on the mainland.

Barra, and neighbouring Vatersay, are under level four restrictions. Islanders had previously observed a voluntary lockdown.

The rest of the Western Isles remain in level three.

A single case on Tuesday brought the numbers in the Barra outbreak to 50.

NHS Western Isles said there had also been two positive cases of Covid-19 at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway in Lewis.

Visiting at the hospital has been restricted with only essential visits permitted.

These would include accompanying a child, visits by a birthing partner or for a person receiving end of life care.

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