Care centres closed to visitors
Indoor visiting has been suspended across all care centres in Shetland. The decision has been taken as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus continues…
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Covid surge is ‘most serious outbreak since March’
A cluster of Covid-19 cases linked to the North Mainland is largely responsible for a surge in infection rates.
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Mareel cinema to close as Shetland enters level three coronavirus restrictions
Lerwick venue Mareel will temporarily close when Shetland enters level three of coronavirus restrictions on Boxing Day. The restrictions stipulate that cinema and live events…
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Health chief shares ‘disappointment’ over Shetland’s move to level three Covid-19 restrictions
Shetland’s health chief has said he shares the community’s disappointment over the isles’ move to level three restrictions. Michael Dickson posted a statement on Facebook…
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Tighter festive Covid-19 restrictions spark major changes for Shetland transport routes
Emergency changes to transport routes in and out of Shetland have been announced following alterations to Covid-19 regulations over the festive period.
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Christmas coronavirus rules tightened – families in Shetland can only ‘bubble’ for one day
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a severe tightening of coronavirus restrictions that mean Shetland families will only be able to form a “bubble” on
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Covid-19 vaccine can be sent to outer isles, NHS Shetland chief confirms
Doses of the coronavirus vaccine will now be sent to Shetland’s outer isles to treat care home patients, the health board’s chief had confirmed.
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Shetland stays under level one Covid-19 restrictions – but Aberdeen to move up to three
Shetland will again remain under level one of the Scottish Covid-19 restrictions, the First Minister has announced, amid grave warnings over the challenges facing the
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Shetland secondary school pupils urged to download Protect Scotland app
Secondary school pupils across Scotland are being urged to download a contact tracing app aimed at suppressing the spread of Covid-19. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced…
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Sturgeon advises folk against social interactions in the fortnight before Christmas
The First Minister has advised folk to start cutting down on unnecessary interactions in order to minimise the risk of transmitting Covid-19 over the Christmas…
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WATCH: ‘The end is in sight’ as Shetland nurse receives isles’ first Covid-19 vaccination
A Shetland nurse has received the first Covid-19 vaccine to be administered in the isles.
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No Higher or Advanced Higher exams for Shetland pupils in 2021
Shetland pupils will not sit Higher or Advanced Higher exams this academic year, in recognition of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Education secretary…
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Shetland to remain under level one Covid-19 restrictions, First Minister confirms
Shetland is again to remain under level one Covid-19 restrictions, the First Minister has confirmed. Nicola Sturgeon today announced that 11 local authority areas would…
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