AUTHORITIES investigating new coronavirus cases in north east Angus have confirmed there is a "direct link" to the outbreak in Aberdeen.
NHS Tayside says it has identified five new cases of the virus, all of which are linked.
One of those cases has a direct connection to the Aberdeen outbreak.
None have had to have medical care so far but more than 50 other people have been told to self-isolate after coming into contact with the five unnamed individuals.
Dr Daniel Chandler, associate director of public health at NHS Tayside, 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.”
More details are expected to be released tomorrow.
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