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.

Clearly however we cannot take any risks. I have been in touch with NHS Highland this morning and I have asked that as a precaution all staff and residents at Home Farm are tested today and the results must be known ahead of the court hearing tomorrow.

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.

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.