Only next of kin to be allowed into Gilbert Bain hospital, NHS says
NHS Shetland have said that only immediate family members will be allowed to visit patients at the Gilbert Bain hospital.
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Museum closed in light of coronavirus pandemic
The Shetland Museum and Archives has closed its doors to the public while the amenity trust’s head offices at Garthspool are also remaining shut until
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Council restricting access to care homes
Shetland Islands Council is taking steps to prevent the spread of infection in care centres during the coronavirus pandemic. Visits to care centres will be…
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NHS exec calls on people to stop taking hand sanitiser
The NHS Shetland chief executive has called on people to stop taking hand sanitiser from health services. Michael Dickson said he was disappointed to hear…
READ FULL STORYPandemic disease plan implemented as NHS Shetland battles coronavirus outbreak
The Ronas Ward at the Gilbert Bain Hospital is being brought back into clinical use as NHS Shetland has activated its “pandemic disease plan”.
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Colleges to suspend face-to-face teaching
Shetland College and NAFC Marine Centre are to suspend face-to-face teaching from 5pm on Friday. The University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) made the announcement…
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Coronavirus cases rise to 15
Confirmed coronavirus cases in the isles have risen to 15, an increase of four in a day. Scottish government figures showed the rise, as of…
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Non-essential EnQuest staff told to stay away
The operator of the Sullom Voe oil terminal is urging non-essential personnel to work from home to help combat the threat of coronavirus.
READ FULL STORYHospital beds set aside ready for coronavirus patients
NHS Shetland has been setting aside space in the Gilbert Bain Hospital to treat those with confirmed cases of coronavirus. The step, which has been…
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Filming for new Shetland series on hold
Filming for the new series of Shetland, which was due to start at the end of March, has been put on hold. A decision had…
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NHS Shetland ‘remains focused’ on slowing Covid-19 spread
NHS Shetland has said it remains focused on slowing the spread of coronavirus. In the coming weeks, the number of cases will rise substantially, NHS…
READ FULL STORYIsles woman in locked-down Italy says Covid-19 must be taken ‘extremely seriously’
A Shetlander living and working in quarantined Italy has shared her thoughts on the situation. Osla Fraser, who lives in the Umbria region of the…
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Pandemic pauses cruise company’s trips
The operator of the cruise ship Magellan, which called into Lerwick on Friday, has suspended its cruises for six weeks due to coronavirus concerns. All…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland issues coronavirus Q&A for public
NHS Shetland has issued answers to some of the questions they are being asked by the public about coronavirus. The Q&A, which is listed below,…
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