‘No risk to community’ from Shetland film crew, NHS chief says
NHS Shetland’s chief executive has backed the decision to allow a large-scale film crew to shoot the latest series of Shetland later this year. Michael…
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Change to self-isolation rules to come into force
People who come into contact with a positive Covid case will soon be asked to take a test themselves. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the…
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Council tax freeze is agreed by elected members
Councillors have agreed to freeze council tax rates for the forthcoming financial year at last year’s level. Elected members unanimously supported the recommendation during a…
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Shuttle bus available for Gillbertson Park vaccinations
A free return shuttle service will be available for people with pre-booked vaccinations at the Gilbertson Park this weekend. The service, organised by the SIC,…
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Vaccination effort a ‘heroic achievement’ says FM
A “heroic achivement” has been reached in getting people vaccinated despite “dreadful” weather. That is the view of the First Minister who highlighted vaccination figures…
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‘You can’t choose vaccine’, NHS chief says
The vaccination programme leader for NHS Shetland has said people cannot choose what vaccine they want to get. Brian Chittick said that the health board…
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The Gilbertson Park games hall will open as a mass vaccination centre from Saturday as the NHS ramps up its vaccination effort. Vaccine roll-out leader…
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Children under 16 mistakenly called for Covid vaccines, NHS Shetland says
NHS Shetland mistakenly called children under 16 to offer them a Covid vaccine this weekend. The health board has apologised, with public health consultant Susan…
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NFU Covid testing petition gathers strength
Calls by farming leaders for a system of voluntary Covid testing to be introduced are gathering pace. A petition posted by the local branch of…
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New case of coronavirus in the isles
Shetland has one new case of Covid-19 today – ending a long run where the isles saw no reported cases.
READ FULL STORYNo new Shetland cases for 11th day in a row
Hopes will grow that restrictions can be eased soon after Shetland recorded its 11th day in a row with no new coronavirus cases. The Scottish…
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Health and safety ‘paramount’ as Shetland schools plan phased reopening
Protecting the health and safety of pupils, parents and staff will be paramount as Shetland schools move towards a phased reopening, a senior councillor has…
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Wishart welcomes payment parity for Shetland businesses
Beatrice Wishart has welcomed the introduction of an island equivalent payment to allow isles businesses access to the same support as those elsewhere in Scotland….
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WATCH: First jab issued at Lerwick vaccination centre
A new vaccination centre aimed at turning the tide against Covid in the isles has opened today (Monday 1st February).
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