Scotland’s Public Health Minister Maree Todd has confirmed she is self-isolating after receiving a positive test for coronavirus.
The MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross is currently the Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health and Sport.
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She tweeted the news on Tuesday night, saying she has no symptoms and is self-isolating with her family.
Ms Todd also praised the work of testing staff and contact tracers.
I’ve received a positive Covid test result today.
— Maree Todd (@MareeToddMSP) June 29, 2021
No symptoms but am obviously self-isolating with my family now.
I also want to say thanks to the testing staff and the contact tracers for their work. They are on the frontline and are magnificent. Thank you all.
She said: “I’ve received a positive Covid test result today.
“No symptoms but am obviously self-isolating with my family now.
“I also want to say thanks to the testing staff and the contact tracers for their work.
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“They are on the frontline and are magnificent. Thank you all.”
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf also tweeted: “Sorry to hear my friend & colleague @MareeToddMSP has tested positive for Covid.
“Best wishes for a speedy recovery for her and her family.”
Sorry to hear my friend & colleague @MareeToddMSP has tested positive for Covid.
— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) June 29, 2021
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for her and her family. https://t.co/CpjUJM28mP
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