Three Covid cases recorded
Shetland has recorded a further three Covid cases today (Wednesday). That follows one case on each of the previous two days. It was also revealed…
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One new Covid death recorded
NHS Shetland has recorded one new coronavirus death within the past week. According to Scottish government figures, a death on 12th August was attributed to…
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‘Weak presence’ of Covid in water as isles record another case
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is reporting a “weak presence” of Covid in Shetland’s wastewater, according to NHS Shetland. It comes as Shetland recorded…
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NHS Shetland records two new Covid cases
Two new coronavirus cases have been recorded today (Thursday, 12th August). Eight cases have now been recorded since Monday.
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Two new coronavirus cases have been recorded today (Tuesday, 10th August). That follows four on Monday, and one each on the three days previous. NHS…
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Four new coronavirus cases
Shetland has recorded a further four Covid cases today (Monday). One case had been recorded on each of the previous three days. The latest cases…
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Changes made to how travel arrangements are approved for escorts travelling with isles patients
GPs will no longer be responsible for authorising escorts for patients travelling off island for medical care. NHS Shetland says patients requesting an escort can…
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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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Health board ‘incredibly proud and thrilled’ for graduate radiographers staying to work in Shetland
Two top radiography graduates are staying to work in Shetland. Sophie Wishart and Jenny Irvine recently graduated from Robert Gordon University with first class honours…
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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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Shetland has recorded a further six Covid cases today (Thursday, 5th August). That ends a two-day streak without a new case. The isles seven-day total…
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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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Health board warns of Covid phone scam operating in Shetland
Covid phone scams seeking to steal victims’ personal or financial information are being sent to Shetland folk.
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Shetland has recorded just one new Covid case today (Sunday, 1st August). That takes the total of new cases recorded since Friday to seven –…
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