NHS Shetland calling people for second doses
NHS Shetland has said they will be calling folk in for second doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine this week and next. Public health interim director…
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Indoor pints return as isles enter level one
Pubs across the isles opened their doors today for the first time since the end of December as Shetland entered level one of Covid restrictions….
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NHS Shetland to move to second doses from mid-May
NHS Shetland expects to have given “nearly everyone” who wants a Covid vaccine their first dose by mid-May. Public health director Susan Laidlaw said they…
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NHS Shetland preparing to move into next vaccine category
People aged 30 and over are beginning to be called for their first dose of the Covid vaccine, NHS Shetland has said. The health board…
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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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Prince William sends ‘best wishes’ to NHS Shetland staff
Prince William has personally offered his best wishes to Shetland’s health staff. NHS Shetland board member Ian Sandilands confirmed at today’s (Tuesday) board meeting he…
READ FULL STORYShetland 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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Major vaccination milestone heralded as two-thirds have had first dose
Two-thirds of Shetlanders have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, and more than a third have had both. NHS Shetland heralded the…
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Dickson warns testing is not the only consideration for Shetland visitors to help suppress the virus
Shetland’s health chief has said testing for island visitors did not remove the risk of Covid and urged folk to continue following other guidance to
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Two new Covid cases recorded
Shetland has recorded two new Covid cases today (Tuesday 13th April). That takes the isles seven-day total, according to the Scottish government figures, to three….
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Steps in the right direction from NHS Shetland
The NHS has been awarded a walking accreditation for the support staff received during a bespoke challenge – and for creating an active workplace culture….
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Mobile CT scanner to offer temporary solution as NHS waits for replacement
A mobile CT scanner will be used on a temporary basis from the Gilbert Bain Hospital car park this month.
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NHS Shetland eases visiting rules at hospital
One designated visitor can now visit a patient at the Gilbert Bain Hospital in an easing of visiting rules. NHS Shetland said that, as well…
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Covid vaccination clinic closed on Tuesday due to weather
The Independent Living Centre at Gremista will not be opened on Tuesday for Covid vaccinations, due to weather. NHS Shetland said that all vaccinations on…
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