A small cluster of positive tests for coronavirus in north-east Angus have been linked to the Aberdeen cluster.
NHS Tayside’s health protection team is currently investigating five new cases of Covid-19, of which one has a direct link Aberdeen’s outbreak.
More than 50 close contacts have been told to self-isolate so far.
NHS Tayside associate director of public health Dr Daniel Chandler said: “Five positive cases, which are all connected, have been identified, with one having a direct link to the outbreak in Aberdeen.
“All of the positive cases have mild symptoms and none has required any medical care.
“NHS Tayside health protection team, in conjunction with NHS Grampian and the national Test and Protect service, has identified a further 54 individuals as contacts and these have been followed up with advice on self isolating and offered testing where this has been appropriate.
“There is currently no evidence of wider community spread in Angus or elsewhere in Tayside. No individual premises, businesses or establishments are currently linked to the ongoing investigation.
“We continue to be vigilant and encourage anyone who has symptoms of Covid-19 to book a test.”
An spokesperson for NHS Grampian added: ” We are working closely with our colleagues in Tayside.”
