NHS Grampian writes to Ruby Wax audience members
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NHS Grampian has written to Ruby Wax audience members after a case of Covid-19 was confirmed after the show.
The US comedian and author appeared at the Universal Hall in Findhorn on Saturday.
Professor Shantini Paranjothy from the health body has written to audience members.
She writes: "This letter is to advise that we have been made aware of a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the guests present at the event last Saturday evening.
"The organisers of the event The Findhorn Foundation did follow all Government guidelines and procedures on Saturday evening.
"National policy has changed and we are now prioritising contact tracing so that we identify confirmed close contacts in accordance with the revised guidance.
"These contacts have been called and provided with advice on testing and self-isolation.
"If you have been advised by Test and Protect that you have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, please follow the guidance they have provided.
"There is no requirement for you to self-isolate unless you have been advised to do so by Test & Protect.
"Any further cases of COVID-19 will be followed up along with their close contacts by NHS Grampian’s Health Protection Team along with Test & Protect and provided with appropriate testing and self-isolation advice.
It remains the case that anyone who develops symptoms of a new continuous cough and/or high temperature and/or a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell should stay at home and arrange a PCR test."
Ruby Wax appeared at the Universal Hall in order to raise money for the eco-village as it bids to rebuild following an arson attack in April which caused upwards of £400,000 of damage.
Two main buildings were targeted by a disgruntled former employee who had been made redundant due to the pandemic.
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