No new positive lateral flow tests or outstanding PCR test results have been reported.

All schools are now closed for the festive break and are due to return on Wednesday 5 January.

Here are some things to remember as we go into the festive season and beyond

Orkney Islands Council has been advised by the Scottish Government today (21 December) that they have approved planning permission for two six-turbine Council owned wind farms at Quanterness, just outside Kirkwall and at Wee Fea in Hoy.

Folk in Orkney have answered a plea for help to ensure some of the county’s most vulnerable folk are cared for over the festive period.

Orkney Health and Care have been overwhelmed with offers of assistance from family, former and present members of care staff, other Council employees and members of the public.

Orkney Heath and Care Chief Officer, Stephen Brown, said staff are now working their way through all the offers.

The children from P1-4 at Stromness Primary School have been spreading a little festive cheer.

They visited Hamnavoe House on Friday to pass on their handmade greetings cards with the residents and they walked around the care facility stopping at their sitting rooms and singing Christmas songs.

Hamnavoe House manager, Sarah Kirkness, said it was a joy to see and hear the peedie ones not just for residents but also staff.