Response to report of COVID-19 death in Western Isles

Members of the public may be aware that one COVID-19 related death was reported for the Western Isles today by National Records of Scotland.

NHS Western Isles can confirm that this case relates to an individual who was admitted to hospital with COVID-19 symptoms. The individual was tested for COVID-19 whilst in hospital, but tragically passed away before the test result was received back.

Prior to receiving the results of the test, COVID-19 was recorded on the death certificate. The test result has however since come back negative.

To clarify, there have been no COVID-19 related deaths in the Western Isles.