Sheriff in self-isolation after member of staff at Inverness Sheriff Court tests positive for Covid-19
Published: 09:11, 21 October 2020
| Updated: 17:03, 30 October 2020
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A sheriff and clerk at Inverness Sheriff Court are self-isolating after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.
Depute fiscal David Morton, several solicitors and members of the media were also present as the drama unfolded.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) said: "A positive case involving a staff member at Inverness was confirmed to SCTS.
"In any positive case advice is taken from NHS Test and Protect on the need for identified contacts to self-isolate as a precaution.
"These steps have been taken and other building occupants advised.
"The Justice Centre remains open with all appropriate measures in place."