Coronavirus – man with confirmed case tackles ‘vicious rumours’ and praises NHS staff
Architect Iain Malcolmson has shared a post on Facebook to “put straight some of the more vicious rumours” which have spread since he and his…
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Smuha committee decide to cancel this year’s festival
The South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ (Smuha) committee has taken the decision to cancel this year’s event.
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Smuha and Delting festivals should be postponed, NHS Shetland says
NHS Shetland have said that the two remaining Shetland fire festivals should be postponed because of coronavirus fears.
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Health board on high alert for more coronavirus cases
NHS Shetland is remaining on high alert for any new coronavirus patients, despite the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 remaining at two.
READ FULL STORYPublic to be banned from Smuha school visit
The public will not be allowed to attend the visit of the South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ (Smuha) Jarl Squad to the Sandwick Junior High School on
READ FULL STORYCoronavirus pod set up outside Gilbert Bain Hospital
A special “pod” has been set up outside the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick to allow testing to be carried out of suspected cases of
READ FULL STORYSchools remain open after coronavirus outbreak in isles
Schools are remaining open despite confirmation of two cases of coronavirus reaching the isles.
READ FULL STORYCoronavirus cases reach Shetland
Two people in Shetland have tested positive for coronavirus, the Scottish government has confirmed. The cases were first brought to light in a social media…
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Triage system on pier is called for
Questions have been raised over whether a triage system could operate at Victoria Pier during the cruise ship season to assess visitors and help mitigate
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Council monitoring coronavirus outbreak as school trips to Italy are planned
The council is keeping a regular watch on the coronavirus outbreak in Europe amid plans for school trips to the continent.
READ FULL STORYFour more workers isolated on north sea platforms
Four workers on Taqa-owned oil platforms have been isolated despite showing no symptoms of any illnesses.
READ FULL STORYWorker on platform near Shetland quarantined with suspected coronavirus
A worker on the Tern Alpha oil platform has been quarantined after displaying symptoms of suspected coronavirus.
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