Covid total passes 100 after first government update for five days
Shetland’s coronavirus total is now 105 , according to Scottish government figures. The national Covid figures were updated today for the first time since Thursday…
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Essential visits only to hospital
NHS Shetland says essential visits only will be allowed to the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick from today (Tuesday 29th December).
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Outbreak total increases by four
NHS Shetland has added another four cases to its coronavirus figures overnight. That means the isles recorded 14 cases yesterday, instead of the 10 the…
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Ten new coronavirus cases as outbreak worsens
Shetland has recorded ten new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, and it is “almost certain” the isles will be moved into tier four.
READ FULL STORYMore coronavirus cases expected in North Mainland
More new coronavirus cases are expected in the North Mainland which could be linked to the the small outbreak last week, NHS Shetland has warned.
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Second new Covid case in a week
A new coronavirus case has been recorded today (Wednesday 23rd December). NHS Shetland said the case was linked to one recorded on Monday, and they were…
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First Minister apologises for Covid breach
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has apologised profusely after being pictured at a funeral without wearing a face mask. At First Minister’s Questions today (Wednesday 23rd…
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Levels system has worked but cases rising fast, First Minister says
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has insisted that the level system has “until now, been effective” in Scotland. But she said that case numbers in the…
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Tesco urges shoppers to buy as normal
Supermarket chain Tesco has assured customers they have plenty of food in stock, after reports of panic-buying. Coronavirus, Christmas, and the closure of borders to…
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Mareel cinema to close as Shetland enters level three coronavirus restrictions
Lerwick venue Mareel will temporarily close when Shetland enters level three of coronavirus restrictions on Boxing Day. The restrictions stipulate that cinema and live events…
READ FULL STORYShetland records first coronavirus case for almost three weeks
Shetland has recorded its first coronavirus case since Tuesday 1st December. The isles cumulative total increased by one to 77 today (Monday 21st December). The…
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Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Believe me when I say Christmas restrictions are necessary’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon asked the public to believe her when she says new Christmas restrictions are “necessary” to halt the spread of coronavirus cases.
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Christmas coronavirus rules tightened – families in Shetland can only ‘bubble’ for one day
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a severe tightening of coronavirus restrictions that mean Shetland families will only be able to form a “bubble” on
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Christmas guidance to be tightened as cases rise across UK
The safest Christmas this year will be one spent in your own home, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned. She was speaking at her daily…
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