Is Shetland willing to ‘raise the drawbridge’ to go it alone with ‘islands approach’ to Covid-19 restrictions?
NHS Shetland chief executive Michael Dickson responds to calls for an ‘islands’ approach’ to Covid-19 restrictions.
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Ban on pubs for students prompts concerns from MSP
Concerns are being raised with government ministers over the mental health of students following a ban on socialising with anyone outside their accommodation.
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HISA says students are not to blame for escalation in Covid-19 cases
An association representing Shetland students has called for an end to the blame around Covid-19. The Highlands and Islands Students Association (HISA) said the recent…
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Grants available for ‘green recovery’ and start-up businesses
New grant schemes have been launched to to support green initiatives and start-up companies. The Islands Green Recovery Programme is providing grants of up to…
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POLL: Would you support ‘islands approach’ to Covid-19 restrictions?
Politicians are to meet with senior figures to discuss an “islands approach” to the Covid-19 restrictions. Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has announced a meeting with…
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‘Doing nothing is not an option’ – health and social care partnership posts £1.95m overspend
Shetland’s health and social care partnership reported a £1.95m overspend last year. The integration joint board’s financial position was revealed in annual accounts discussed by…
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Visits to other households banned under Scottish government’s new Covid-19 restrictions
People in Shetland will be unable to visit other households as part of new measures announced by the First Minister to reduce Covid-19 transmission today.
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Praise for school’s Covid-19 response as it emerges headteacher is among those in self-isolation
Staff and authorities have been praised for their “professional and reassuring” response after a Shetland primary school pupil tested positive for Covid-19. Whiteness Primary School’s…
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UK headed for 50k new Covid-19 cases a day by October unless action taken
The UK is on course for 50,000 new Covid-19 cases a day by mid-October, if current trends continue. England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, and…
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Shetland cadet presented with ‘Coin for Excellence’ after boosting morale during lockdown
An Army Cadet from Shetland has been rewarded for his efforts boosting morale during lockdown. Cadet Staff Sgt. Jake Rendall, 17, from 1 st Battalion The…
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No new Covid-19 cases reported in Shetland in today’s official statistics
Shetland’a official Covid-19 case number has remained unchanged at 60 in today’s official statistics. The Scottish government’s daily figures, published today (Sunday), show 245 new…
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MSP calls for governments to ‘sit up and pay attention’ to economic impact of Covid-19 on region
An MSP has called for an economic “shot in the arm” to support jobs and businesses in the region, following a report on the impact…
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Shetland’s official Covid-19 total shoots up with three new cases
Three more Covid-19 cases have been recorded in Shetland.
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BREAKING: Shetland school pupil tests positive for Covid-19
A school pupil has tested positive for Covid-19 in Shetland.
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