Mostly young people infected

Most of the people who tested Covid positive in the past few days are in the 16-25 age group, i.e. people who have not been vaccinated, says the chief medical officer.

All 16 people who tested positive yesterday appear to be linked to the same known chain of infection, consisting of the rapid-spreading UK strain.

“Most of them are based in the Tórshavn area, and some in Hósvík. They are predominantly parts of the rowing community,” says chief medical officer Lars Fodgaard Møller.

High positivity rate

Yesterday’s test positivity rate was 2.6 percent, meaning that one in 38 tests came out positive. This is the highest test positivity rate since the outbreak. The second-highest was in August last year when it reached 1.6.

“How we proceed from here is ultimately a political decision, but I would recommend that people avoid social gatherings and generally practice caution and common sense in the coming days,” says Møller.

“I would also urge anyone who feels the slightest symptoms to get tested.”

Commission meeting tomorrow

Prime Minister Bárður á Steig Nielsen says it is too early to make a decision on new restrictions.

“We will have a clearer idea about our plans tomorrow when the epidemic commission meets to discuss the situation,” he says.

“The situation as we’re seeing it now appears to be under control, but some uncertainties remain.”

Football called off

The four matches in round 12 of the Betri football division for men and all matches in the women’s division scheduled for today have been called off.

“Given the new situation regarding Covid-19, we have decided to cancel all football games,” says football association FSF.

It is not yet clear when matches will resume.

For further information about Covid-19 in the Faroes, visit corona.fo.

Read the Faroese version of this article here.

Translated by prosa.fo.

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