School pupils to return to in-school learning
The move away from Covid restrictions will pass a significant milestone today (Tuesday) as the gradual return of classroom learning gets underway.
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Change to self-isolation rules to come into force
People who come into contact with a positive Covid case will soon be asked to take a test themselves. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the…
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Phased return of schools will go ahead
Early learning and P1-3 pupils will return to school from Tuesday 23rd February, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. Some senior pupils will be allowed…
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Almost all of over-70 group has had vaccine, First Minister says
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the Scottish government is “satisfied” they have met a target to offer first-doses of the Covid vaccination to all…
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Scottish government to provide funding for businesses in level-three areas
Businesses in level-three areas such as Shetland will be able to access more funding as a result of the Covid-related impact. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon…
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Covid situation in Shetland is ‘stabilising’, first minister tells MSPs
The Covid-19 outbreak in Shetland is “stabilising”, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told an emergency sitting of the Scottish parliament. MSPs were recalled to Holyrood for…
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Shetland to remain under level three restrictions
Shetland will remain under level three of coronavirus restrictions, despite rising case numbers. The isles were placed in level three on Boxing Day, but have…
READ FULL STORYFirst Minister apologises for Covid breach
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has apologised profusely after being pictured at a funeral without wearing a face mask. At First Minister’s Questions today (Wednesday 23rd…
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Levels system has worked but cases rising fast, First Minister says
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has insisted that the level system has “until now, been effective” in Scotland. But she said that case numbers in the…
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Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Believe me when I say Christmas restrictions are necessary’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon asked the public to believe her when she says new Christmas restrictions are “necessary” to halt the spread of coronavirus cases.
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Christmas coronavirus rules tightened – families in Shetland can only ‘bubble’ for one day
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a severe tightening of coronavirus restrictions that mean Shetland families will only be able to form a “bubble” on
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Christmas guidance to be tightened as cases rise across UK
The safest Christmas this year will be one spent in your own home, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned. She was speaking at her daily…
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Start of vaccination programme is ‘inspiring’, First Minister says
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid a “heartfelt thanks” to all those involved as the country’s coronavirus vaccination programme got underway on Tuesday. Ms Sturgeon…
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Household visits to be allowed but isles remain in level one
Residents in the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland will be able to meet people from one other household inside their homes from Friday 13th November.
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