Stories tagged with Tag: coronavirus

Coronavirus ‘lockdown’ as people ordered to stay at home

Shetland and the rest of the UK has been put on “lockdown” as governments ordered people to stay at home to curb the spread of…

March 23, 2020 | 9.34pm

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Convener makes ‘strongest possible’ plea over coronavirus

Shetland Islands Council convener Malcolm Bell has issued a plea for people to “take individual responsibility” to help curb the spread of coronavirus.

March 23, 2020 | 4.25pm

Covid-19 patient transferred to Aberdeen

A patient who is believed to have coronavirus is being transferred from the Gilbert Bain hospital to intensive care in Aberdeen.

March 22, 2020 | 6.01pm

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Tourism secretary ‘furious’ tourists are still visiting isles

The tourism secretary Fergus Ewing has said he is “furious” that tourists are still travelling to the Highlands and Islands amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

March 22, 2020 | 10.44am

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Council clarifies ‘key workers’ position over childcare

The Shetland Islands Council has clarified their definition of “key workers” who can attain childcare provision to allow them to keep working during the coronavirus

March 21, 2020 | 12.42pm

Dowry, Marlex and Sumburgh Airport cafe among coronavirus closures

Cafes, restaurants and bars around Shetland have begun to close their doors and many face an uncertain future.

March 21, 2020 | 9.51am

Pubs and restaurants to be told to shut tonight, PM says

Pubs, cafes and restaurants across the UK will be told to close this evening (Friday), Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.

March 20, 2020 | 5.41pm

MP Carmichael meets PM to discuss coronavirus concerns

MP for Orkney and Shetland Alistair Carmichael has met with Prime Minister Boris Johnston to discuss concerns over the government’s approach to the coronavirus crisis.

March 20, 2020 | 4.43pm

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Appeal goes out to lapsed NHS workers to return and help tackle pandemic

A call has gone out asking for health workers to return to practice to join an “NHS bank” of staff.

March 20, 2020 | 4.08pm

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Sturgeon urges people to stay out of the pub this weekend as confirmed national cases rise

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged the country to resist the urge to go to the pub this weekend as confirmed coronavirus cases rose sharply.

March 20, 2020 | 2.01pm

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Schools exams will be cancelled as a result of coronavirus

School pupils will now not sit exams after the Easter holidays, MSPs have been told today [Thursday].

March 19, 2020 | 3.36pm

Council extends offer of childcare places

The council has extended an offer of childcare places in the isles for next week, in light of news that schools and nurseries are to

March 18, 2020 | 5.37pm

Schools to remain closed next week

All schools and nurseries will be closed next week as part of continuing efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus. The Scotland-wide measure was announced…

March 18, 2020 | 1.31pm