Five more Covid cases reported
Five more Covid cases in Shetland have been confirmed – with more than 100 people now being asked to self-isolate. The figure has dropped slightly…
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Wishart welcomes announcement on Covid testing for island visitors
A Shetland political candidate has welcomed today’s announcement about Covid testing for island visitors. Beatrice Wishart, who is standing for the Scottish Liberal Democrats, said…
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NorthLink passenger numbers fall with focus turned to essential travellers
Passenger numbers on NorthLink ferries have dropped by 62 per cent.
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Scottish government must learn lessons from pandemic, First Minister insists
The Scottish government must learn lessons in how it cares for its elderly, the First Minister has told MSPs.
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Leitch warns Shetland could see more cases emerge
Efforts to stop the importation of coronavirus into island communities are “definitely going to help” – according to the national clinical director, Jason Leitch. But…
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Absenteeism at NHS best in country
NHS Shetland has pointed to figures showing the lowest absenteeism of all health boards in Scotland “by a big margin”.
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NHS chief highlights difficulties behind entry testing proposals for Covid
Questions remain over plans to introduce Covid testing at points of entry to the isles.
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Scottish government backs plans to introduce testing at entry points
The Scottish government has committed to introducing testing for coronavirus at island entry points.
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Ferry vouchers will still be valid after end of March
The Scottish government has offered assurances that ferry vouchers due to expire will remain valid until September this year. The issue was raised after a…
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Scottish government accused of missing opportunity over Covid testing
The Scottish government has been urged to give “serious consideration” to mass testing at entry points to Scottish islands after the Scottish government said no
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Covid phone number launched after snow prevents patients from getting through
A new telephone number is available to call for those who cannot make their appointment for a Covid vaccination at the mass vaccination centre in…
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Local approach to opening schools could be considered
Signs have emerged that a local approach to opening schools could be considered. Education Secretary John Swinney has said he would not rule out taking…
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Phased return to education announced
Children are to begin a phased return to learning in school environment. The changes are expected to be introduced from 22nd February. A full time…
READ FULL STORYTesting before arriving in isles being considered
The Scottish government is considering the possibility of asking people to test for coronavirus before coming into the isles.
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