Major vaccination milestone heralded as two-thirds have had first dose
Two-thirds of Shetlanders have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, and more than a third have had both. NHS Shetland heralded the…
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Two new Covid cases recorded
Shetland has recorded two new Covid cases today (Tuesday 13th April). That takes the isles seven-day total, according to the Scottish government figures, to three….
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Shetland should be in the level our Covid data supports, says SIC leader
SIC political leader Steven Coutts has criticised the Scottish government’s decision to keep the isles in level three restrictions, as announced by the First Minister…
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NHS Shetland eases visiting rules at hospital
One designated visitor can now visit a patient at the Gilbert Bain Hospital in an easing of visiting rules. NHS Shetland said that, as well…
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Covid vaccination clinic closed on Tuesday due to weather
The Independent Living Centre at Gremista will not be opened on Tuesday for Covid vaccinations, due to weather. NHS Shetland said that all vaccinations on…
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Carmichael calls for transparency on Covid restrictions easing
MP Alistair Carmichael has urged the Scottish government to provide businesses with clarity regarding the future of isles Covid restrictions. The Scottish Tourism Alliance has…
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One new Covid case recorded
Shetland has recorded one new coronavirus case today (Wednesday). It is the isles first case since Sunday, and takes the latest seven-day total to two….
READ FULL STORYScottish government figures show five new Covid cases
Five new cases of coronavirus have been reported, according to Scottish government figures. NHS Shetland says all those involved were contacts of existing patients. The…
READ FULL STORYNational silence to be held to mark first anniversary of lockdown
A national minute silence is due to be marked at noon on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of the lockdown.
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New Labour candidate says parliament needs to mend problems brought by Covid pandemic
The new Labour candidate hoping to secure Shetland’s seat at Holyrood says his “central message” will be to focus on issues Covid-19 has exacerbated. Martin…
READ FULL STORYTwo new Covid cases confirmed
Shetland has recorded a further two coronavirus cases today (Thursday 18th March). That takes the total for the current cluster to eight. NHS Shetland said…
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Council says it was ‘not possible’ to tell parents of Covid case on Sunday
It “wasn’t possible” for parents to be told of a Covid case at Mossbank Primary School on Sunday evening, according to SIC children’s services director…
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One new positive Covid case has been recorded today (Monday), ending Shetland’s near five-week run without a case. A new case had been expected, after…
READ FULL STORYMossbank school closed after positive Covid case
The Mossbank Primary School has been closed after a positive Covid case was discovered. Shetland Islands Council said that a small number of people were…
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