Wishart ‘deeply concerned’ by Covid passport plan
Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart has said she is “deeply concerned” by the introduction of vaccination certificates for certain events. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on…
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Vaccination certificates could be required for entry to nightclubs
People could be asked to provide proof of vaccination before entry to nightclubs and certain live events, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said today (Wednesday)….
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Nine new Covid cases
Shetland has recorded a further nine cases of coronavirus today (Wednesday). That takes the isles four-day total to 50 cases. NHS Shetland said on Tuesday…
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New cases include more in Scalloway school, NHS says
NHS Shetland has said the 17 new cases recorded on Tuesday include more at the Scalloway school. The school has remained open despite cases being…
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Sound School to remain open after positive case
A pupil at Sound Primary School has tested positive for coronavirus – but the school will remain open. Head teacher Ann-Marie Angus informed parents and…
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Seventeen cases recorded as Covid figures continue to rise
Shetland has recorded a further 17 cases today (Tuesday). That takes the isles three-day total to 41 cases, after 19 on Sunday and five on…
READ FULL STORYAssurances given over Covid mitigation at Scalloway school
All necessary mitigation measures are in place at Scalloway Primary School following an outbreak of coronavirus.
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Pressure grows for government to cancel cut to universal credit
Claims have been made that over a tenth of working age families in the Northern Isles will be impacted by a planned £20 cut to
READ FULL STORYSix new Covid cases amid national surge
Shetland has recorded a further six Covid cases today (Tuesday). That takes the isles total for the past four days to 21, following five on…
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Sturgeon to give Covid update after isles record 15 cases in three days
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to give a coronavirus briefing this afternoon (Tuesday) after a surge in cases across the country. Ms Sturgeon announced on…
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Seven new Covid cases reported for Shetland
Seven new cases of coronavirus have been recorded for Shetland today [Sunday], according to the latest Scottish government figures.
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One new Covid case reported
The latest Scottish government figures show one new case of coronavirus in the isles. That has taken the latest seven days total to eight.
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Four new Covid cases recorded
Shetland has recorded a further four Covid cases today [Thursday]. That follows three yesterday. NHS Shetland revealed on Thursday morning that almost 30 people were…
READ FULL STORYOrkney and Shetland affected by football outbreak
Two people have tested positive for coronavirus after returning from a women’s football tournament in Orkney at the weekend. NHS Shetland said it was working…
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