Covid isolations cause restricted Bressay ferry timetable
A restricted ferry timetable will be running to and from Bressay tomorrow [Friday] due to Covid isolations among the crew. Shetland Islands Council says a…
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First Minister confirms Covid certification scheme will be rolled out next month
A Covid certification scheme for nightclubs and similar venues is due to come into effect from next month, the First Minister has confirmed.
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Four new Covid cases reported
There was a further four cases of Covid-19 in Shetland, the latest NHS figures show. This is down from the previous daily figure of 13…
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NHS Shetland warn of Covid cluster as three new cases are reported
NHS Shetland says it is dealing with a small Covid cluster where three more people have tested positive.
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Tingwall nursery closes after suspected Covid case
Nursery lessons in Tingwall have had to be brought to a temporary halt after a suspected case of coronavirus. Education officials have closed the early…
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School results to be released
Listening to the needs of children and young people has never been more important.
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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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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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