Trio of cruise ships due to visit isles
Lerwick Harbour will reach the mid-point of a shortened 2021 cruise season next week – with the arrival of three of the largest vessels yet
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Health board announces changes to hospital visiting rules as restrictions ease
Most hospital visiting restrictions are being lifted today as part of the move “beyond level zero”.
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Shetland records one new Covid-19 case for third day running
One new case has been recorded in Shetland for the third consecutive day. Official figures published today (Sunday) show the isles’ total now stands at…
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Contact tracers facing ‘rude and abusive’ behaviour from public
Contact tracers are having to contend with rude and abusive behaviour as the pandemic progresses. NHS Shetland’s interim director of public health Susan Laidlaw said…
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Saturday’s figures show one new Covid-19 case recorded for Shetland
One new Covid-19 case has been recorded for Shetland today (Saturday). Official figures show the isles’ total has now reached 390 since the start of…
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All children aged 16 and 17 to be offered vaccine as well as vulnerable members of younger groups
All children aged 16 and 17 and vulnerable groups of 12-15 year olds are to be called in for vaccinations throughout this month.
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More Covid-19 cases expected as Shetland moves ‘beyond level zero’ – but vaccine success means less risk of serious illness
Public health teams expect to see more Covid-19 cases following the “move beyond level zero” – but say the success of the vaccination programme should
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One new Covid-19 case in Friday’s official figures
One new Covid-19 case has been added to Shetland’s total in the latest official figures published today (Friday). The new case brings Shetland’s total since…
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Restrictions to ease on public transport – but face coverings still required
The move “beyond level zero” from Monday will see some restrictions eased on public transport. The SIC said the “correct fare only” requirement will be…
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Health board pleads for community’s support as it faces ‘perfect storm’ of unprecedented demand and staff shortages
Health services are facing a “perfect storm” of unprecedented demand, reduced capacity and the ongoing effects of the pandemic, which is posing huge challenges.
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Move ‘beyond level zero’ confirmed
Shetland and the rest of Scotland is to move “beyond level zero” from Monday, the First Minister has confirmed.
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No new Covid-19 cases in Shetland for the first time in over a fortnight
No new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Shetland today, according to official figures. It is the first time since mid-July that the isles…
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Travel highlighted again as Shetland records a further five Covid-19 cases
Five new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in today’s (Monday) official figures for Shetland. Interim director of public health Susan Laidlaw said Shetland continued…
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Staff self-isolating leads to shortage at Gilbert Bain Hospital
The health board has reported staff shortages at the Gilbert Bain Hospital due to folk needing to self-isolate.
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