One new Covid case recorded
Shetland has recorded one new coronavirus case today (Wednesday). It is the isles first case since Sunday, and takes the latest seven-day total to two….
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Two new Covid cases confirmed
Shetland has recorded a further two coronavirus cases today (Thursday 18th March). That takes the total for the current cluster to eight. NHS Shetland said…
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New figures show ‘real demand’ for MRI scanner in Shetland
Fresh calls have been made for MRI funding after new figures revealed the service would significantly reduce the need for patient transfers.
READ FULL STORYAdditional Covid case was ‘inevitable’, NHS says
One new positive Covid case has been recorded today (Monday), ending Shetland’s near five-week run without a case. A new case had been expected, after…
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WATCH: Health chief welcomes ‘phenomenal’ vaccination progress after 11,000 receive their first jab
Shetland’s health chief has again praised the community for its efforts in the fight against Covid-19 as the vaccination programme reaches another important milestone.
READ FULL STORYIsles mark one month without a coronavirus case
Shetland has marked one month without a coronavirus case today (Tuesday 9th March). The health board last recorded a Covid case on Tuesday 9th February….
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Virtual workshop open to anyone in Shetland wanting to understand health board’s way forward post-pandemic
Health experts are to take part a virtual workshop hoped to stimulate “out the box thinking” on how NHS Shetland can address its unique island
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NHS admits some staff have refused Covid vaccine
NHS Shetland has said some of its staff have refused the coronavirus vaccine. The health board has advised its staff to get the Covid vaccine…
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Folk who have fallen through the vaccination cracks urged to contact NHS
NHS Shetland is asking folk in certain groups who have not been phoned for a Covid vaccine to make themselves known to the health board….
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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”.
READ FULL STORYHealth board committed to rolling out vaccine by spring
NHS Shetland is remaining focused on ensuring the coronavirus vaccines are rolled out by May.
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Poll: If case numbers remain low, should the Scottish government move Shetland to a lower level of restrictions before April?
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a road map out of lockdown on Tuesday, which could see restrictions significantly eased at the end of April. But…
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Health board asks anyone aged over 70 yet to be vaccinated to get in touch
Shetland’s vaccination programme is seeking to identify members of the first priority groups who may have fallen through the gaps. Anyone aged 70 or older…
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Health chief praises vaccination centre staff for ‘making such a difference’
Shetland’s health chief has praised the vaccinators at the frontline of the fight against Covid-19. Michael Dickson made the comments on Facebook following a visit…
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