One death and almost 80 cases confirmed in latest Covid figures
A Covid-related death has been confirmed in Shetland, according to the latest figures.
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School praised for its ‘positive progress’ during Covid crisis
A school has been praised for its performance during the Covid crisis.
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Praise for vaccine team after Shetland leads the way in national rollout
The vaccination rollout is reported to be a “success story through and through” with Shetland leading the way in many key groups. NHS Shetland’s public…
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Health board ‘back to business as usual’ as Covid threat eases
The health board is getting back to “business as normal” after Covid cases began to “tail off”.
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More than 400 Covid cases recorded in less than three weeks
Shetland has recorded 432 new Covid-19 cases since 6th January, official figures show.
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Normal ferry service to resume after crew’s Covid isolation
The Bressay ferry service will return to a normal timetable from tomorrow (Saturday). The ferry had been operating on a restricted schedule since last Friday…
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‘Plenty of spaces’ for anyone wanting to get jabbed
Vaccinators are “poised and ready to go” at this week’s clinics. NHS Shetland’s area partnership forum chairman Ian Sandilands said there were “plenty of spaces”…
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Concerns raised over accuracy of daily Covid figures
Questions have been raised about the accuracy of daily Covid figures following changes to testing requirements. NHS Shetland non executive director Colin Campbell said the…
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Teams ‘exhausted’ after testing around 250 people a day
Testers and contact tracers have been praised for their “phenomenal effort” dealing with “extremely high” volumes over the festive period. NHS Shetland’s board meeting today…
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Warning over folk attending hospital appointments with Covid symptoms
People are attending hospital appointments with Covid symptoms, having been “lulled into a false sense of security” over testing changes. Acting chief nurse Amanda McDermott…
READ FULL STORYFurther 22 Covid cases highlighted in latest figures
Shetland has seen a further 22 cases of coronavirus today [Friday].
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Changes to self-isolation and testing introduced as one in 20 has Covid
Changes to self isolation and testing requirements are to be introduced from midnight to maximise capacity amid surging cases.
READ FULL STORYFigures show 24 new Covid cases
The latest coronavirus figures have shown 24 new cases for the isles. The Scottish government update shows a seven day total of 144. So far…
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Emergency appointments only as health board prepares for ‘most challenging’ period of pandemic
GPs will only see urgent and emergency cases as they prepare for what could be the “most challenging time faced during the pandemic”.
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