Survey on vaccination experiences will inform delivery of Covid-19 ‘booster’
An anonymous survey on Shetland’s vaccination programme is hoped to deliver improvements for the further rollouts and “boosters” expected later this year.
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Two plead guilty over Covid house party offences
Two people are facing fines after pleading guilty to offences involving house parties which breached Covid-19 regulations.
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Sturgeon hopes Scotland is close to ending restriction despite ‘bumps in the road’ with new variants
The First Minister believes Scotland is close to returning to normality despite suffering a “bump in the road” with new forms of the virus. Nicola…
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Follow-up Covid-19 test returns negative result
A follow-up test into Shetland’s first positive Covid-19 case in more than a month came back negative. NHS Shetland confirmed today (Thursday) that the more…
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Vaccination programme to change amid concerns over ‘Indian variant’
Concerns about the Indian strain nationally have forced changes to Shetland’s vaccination programme.
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Police chief says officers who broke Covid rules at house gathering undermined community’s sacrifices
A police chief has condemned serving officers who breached Covid regulations to attend a house gathering. Superintendent Maggie Pettigrew said it was “extremely disappointing” that…
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Shetland records first new Covid-19 case in more than a month
Shetland has recorded its first new case of Covid-19 in more than a month, according to official figures.
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Islands to move to level one Covid-19 restrictions before rest of Scotland
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed island communities, including Shetland, will move to level one from Monday.
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Over 18s urged to contact NHS for Covid jab
Over 18s are being urged to contact NHS Shetland if they wish to have a Covid jab.
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Under-40s to be given Pfizer vaccine following new advice
People in their thirties will receive the Pfizer vaccine for their first dose, following advice they should not be given AstraZeneca where possible.
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Trips to Mousa begin again
The Mousa Broch should now be within easy reach of visitors, thanks to a decision to restart runs of the Mousa boat. Covid-19 had played…
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Vaccine invites for over 30s as Shetland’s rollout picks up pace
More than 200 first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were administered in Shetland yesterday – the largest daily figure in weeks.
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Covid results in huge drop in passenger numbers at Sumburgh
Sumburgh Airport saw passenger numbers suffer a huge decline over the last 12 months as a result of the pandemic. Figures released by Highlands and…
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Shetland has highest rate of fully vaccinated people in Scotland
Shetland’s population is reported to be the best vaccinated against Covid-19 in Scotland. NHS Shetland’s board meeting heard today (Tuesday) that 43.6 per cent of…
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