NHS confirms Covid is circulating with cases expected to increase
Public health leaders have urged people to take up vaccine invitations after it emerged Covid was back again.
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Gilbertson Park vaccination clinic to close
The Gilbertson Park vaccination clinic will close next week, and be dismantled. The games hall will then be returned to its normal use. Over 67,000…
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Over 65’s invited for winter Covid booster
NHS Shetland urge anyone over-65 that has not been contacted by phone for their Covid booster to call them at 01595 743319. They are offering…
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Winter Covid booster jabs available for those over 75
People aged 75 and older can now receive their winter Covid booster jab according to NHS Shetland. Those in this age group are being contacted…
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Vaccination clinic back open for 5-11-year-olds
NHS Shetland has re-opened the Gilbertson Park Games Hall as a vaccination clinic today (Thursday), with 5-11-year-olds being invited for the Covid vaccine. The health…
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More than 170 new cases over weekend
Shetland has recorded a further 176 new cases over the past three days. NHS Shetland confirmed 70 cases on Monday. That followed 60 on Saturday,…
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Some elderly patients in hospital with Covid, NHS says
NHS Shetland has said it has “a small number” of older, more vulnerable patients currently in hospital with Covid. The health board said there were…
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Covid isolations cause restricted Bressay ferry timetable
A restricted ferry timetable will be running to and from Bressay tomorrow [Friday] due to Covid isolations among the crew. Shetland Islands Council says a…
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First Minister confirms Covid certification scheme will be rolled out next month
A Covid certification scheme for nightclubs and similar venues is due to come into effect from next month, the First Minister has confirmed.
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Four new Covid cases reported
There was a further four cases of Covid-19 in Shetland, the latest NHS figures show. This is down from the previous daily figure of 13…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland warn of Covid cluster as three new cases are reported
NHS Shetland says it is dealing with a small Covid cluster where three more people have tested positive.
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Tingwall nursery closes after suspected Covid case
Nursery lessons in Tingwall have had to be brought to a temporary halt after a suspected case of coronavirus. Education officials have closed the early…
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School results to be released
Listening to the needs of children and young people has never been more important.
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Health board warns of Covid phone scam operating in Shetland
Covid phone scams seeking to steal victims’ personal or financial information are being sent to Shetland folk.
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