Over 40s next in line for jab, as mental health support for health workers is outlined
Progress in the vaccination roll-out is continuing, with the over 40s next in line to receive the jab.
READ FULL STORYProgress in the vaccination roll-out is continuing, with the over 40s next in line to receive the jab.
READ FULL STORYThe move away from Covid restrictions will pass a significant milestone today (Tuesday) as the gradual return of classroom learning gets underway.
READ FULL STORYShetland’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…
READ FULL STORYShetland’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…
READ FULL STORYLeaders of Shetland’s vaccination programme have urged folk to be patient as the rapid rollout is set to slow after supplies were halved.
READ FULL STORYHealth workers have been praised for the “huge amount” of work carried out to tackle Shetland’s Christmas Covid-19 outbreak, which has now been declared over.
READ FULL STORYMore than 7,000 Shetlanders have now received their first dose of the Covid-19 jab. NHS Shetland health board chairman Gary Robinson said he was “delighted”…
READ FULL STORYShetland’s vaccination programme is continuing at pace with the latest figures showing almost a quarter of the adult population has received their first dose. Public…
READ FULL STORYOne new Covid-19 case has been recorded in today’s official bulletin. It takes Shetland’s total to 212 since the start of the pandemic. NHS Shetland…
READ FULL STORYScotland remains on course to vaccinate all over 50s by the end of May despite an expected “dip” in supplies later this month. First Minister…
READ FULL STORYTeaching staff in Shetland are to be vaccinated to protect vulnerable pupils ahead of the expected reopening of schools later this month. Quality improvement officer…
READ FULL STORYAlmost 500 mobile devices have been distributed to Shetland pupils to help address concerns of a “digital divide” for home learning. The SIC’s children and…
READ FULL STORYThe SIC has worked to reduce the number of children attending school in person – after hundreds were initially approved for attendance.
READ FULL STORYThe vaccine uptake in Scotland has gone way beyond expectations, the First Minister has said. Nicola Sturgeon, speaking in today’s lunchtime briefing, said 95 per…
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