Scottish care home worker ‘tests positive for Covid-19 for second time’

A care home worker on the Isle of Skye who had recovered from Covid-19 has tested positive for the infection for a second time, according to the island's MP, Ian Blackford.

Mr Blackford, who is also the SNP's Westminster leader, said the person is an employee at Home Farm, a care home in Portree that has been at the centre of a coronavirus outbreak on the island.

Ten residents have died at the home and NHS Highland has had to step in to help the owner, HC-One, provide care.

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In a series of posts on his Twitter account, Mr Blackford said the staff member had recovered from Covid-19 and had tested negative twice before testing positive again.

He said: “It has been confirmed to me that one of the staff members at Home Farm who had previously tested positive for Covid-19, recovered and was tested negative twice has tested positive again.

“The staff member concerned was re-rested on Sunday and received confirmation last night that they were positive. It is important to stress that when someone does test positive having previously had Covid-19 that they may not necessarily be infectious.

“I felt it important that the public were aware of this development but I do acknowledge the work that is on going to deliver effective infection control at Home farm.

Home Farm care home on Skye.

“I am sure that all in the community will want to offer full support to the residents, their families and all staff at what has been a distressing time for all.”

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