Third consecutive week without a death, NRS say
Shetland has recorded a third consecutive week without a death from coronavirus, according to the National Records of Scotland (NRS).
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Firefighter mother creates education packs for bairns in lockdown
A firefighter has created an interactive pack to help teach children about fire safety.
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Phased return to schools is outlined
Elected members and officials have responded after the First Minister outlined how and when children will return to school as part of Scotland’s much vaunted…
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Sturgeon plots path out of lockdown
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced the Scottish government’s four phase plan to guide the country out of lockdown this afternoon (Thursday 21st May).
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Council awaits clarity on when schools can re-open
The council is awaiting on more clarity from the Scottish government over when – and how – schools may re-open to pupils again.
READ FULL STORYNo new deaths for second week, NRS say
There have been no new deaths from coronavirus in Shetland for the second week in a row.
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Charity’s video aims to bring sunshine to Shetland community amid the coronavirus gloom
Mental health charity Mind Your Head has released a video to help bring a “little bit of sunshine” into people’s lives.
READ FULL STORYCall is made for joined up thinking between governments on coronavirus
Key measures should be taken to ensure a more co-ordinated response to coronavirus from Westminster and the devolved governments.
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Campaign urges those concerned over finances to seek help
Isles residents worried about what coronavirus is doing to their finances are being urged to seek advice on what could be done to help them.
READ FULL STORYNo new deaths in latest Covid-19 figures
The number of deaths which have been attributed to Covid-19 in the isles has remained at seven.
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Convener: ‘This isn’t the time for national leaders to be playing politics’
National leaders should quit “playing politics” and work for the greater good of the country at a time of national crisis.
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Coronavirus business support rules must be loosened in Shetland, demands MSP Wishart
More flexibility is needed to allow Shetland Islands Council to help businesses that are missing out on coronavirus funding, according to an MSP.
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Carmichael calls on PM to be guided by science over coronavirus
Criticism has been levelled against Boris Johnson’s lockdown exit strategy, with Shetland’s MP claiming the Prime Minister is coming under too much pressure from Conservative
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Warning against fireworks during ‘Clap for Carers”
It has become the weekly ritual for folk to show their support to frontline workers battling against the coronavirus pandemic.
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