Islands to move to level one Covid-19 restrictions before rest of Scotland
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed island communities, including Shetland, will move to level one from Monday.
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Over 18s urged to contact NHS for Covid jab
Over 18s are being urged to contact NHS Shetland if they wish to have a Covid jab.
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Under-40s to be given Pfizer vaccine following new advice
People in their thirties will receive the Pfizer vaccine for their first dose, following advice they should not be given AstraZeneca where possible.
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Trips to Mousa begin again
The Mousa Broch should now be within easy reach of visitors, thanks to a decision to restart runs of the Mousa boat. Covid-19 had played…
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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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Covid results in huge drop in passenger numbers at Sumburgh
Sumburgh Airport saw passenger numbers suffer a huge decline over the last 12 months as a result of the pandemic. Figures released by Highlands and…
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Shetland 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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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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First Minister urges visitors to Shetland to take two Covid tests before travelling
Visitors to Shetland will be encouraged to take to Covid-19 tests before travelling.
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Shetland goes a week with no new Covid-19 cases – and a third of adults have now received both vaccine doses
Shetland has gone a week with no new Covid-19 cases, according to official figures. Scottish government data published today (Monday) shows Shetland’s cumulative case number…
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Under 30s in Shetland likely to be offered Pfizer vaccine after changes to AstraZeneca guidelines
Shetland’s health board is confident alternative vaccines will be available in time for the roll-out into the younger age groups.
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Wishart warns uncertainty over Covid level changes has left lives on hold
Uncertainty over how the easing of Covid-19 restrictions will affect Shetland is harming businesses and leaving lives on hold, a political candidate has claimed.
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First under 50s to be vaccinated despite national supply issues
Vaccine shortages have forced the health board to knock back its target for delivering first doses to the entire adult population.
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Carmichael warns vaccine passports for pubs would be ‘ thin end of a thick and illiberal wedge’
Isle MP Alistair Carmichael has warned against introducing “vaccine passports” to visit pubs. The Shetland and Orkney MP made the comments while opposing the renewal…
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