Online bookings for Covid booster jabs set to start this week
Shetland folk should be able to book their Covid booster appointment online in the next day or two. The portal launched a fortnight ago for…
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Health teams monitoring links to Omicron and red list countries
Public health teams investigating possible links to red list countries or the new Omicron variant have yet to identify any cases in Shetland.
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Folk urged to step up Covid compliance after Omicron variant confirmed in Scotland
The First Minister has urged people to “significantly step up” compliance with Covid measures amid the most “challenging” developments seen for some time.
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Six Covid-19 cases confirmed in Saturday’s figures
Six new Covid-19 cases were confirmed in the official figures for today (Saturday) – far fewer than recent days. The new cases come after 23…
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Covid cases continue to rise with a further 23 recorded
Shetland’s Covid spike is continuing with a further 23 cases recorded today. That follows 21 yesterday, 23 on Tuesday and 14 on Wednesday. The isles…
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Testing teams ‘extremely busy’ dealing with spike in Covid-19 cases
Testing teams are reported to be facing extra pressure amid a surge in Covid-19 cases. NHS Shetland announced yesterday (Thursday) its Test and Protect Team…
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Covid passports could be needed for cinema, theatre and hospitality venues
Covid passports could be required to access a wider range of venues including cinemas, theatres and hospitality venues, the First Minister has indicated.
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Cases soar to over 20
Covid cases have soared to 23 today [Tuesday]. Half of today’s cases are primary school aged children, and a number of schools are affected. NHS…
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Nine new Covid-19 cases confirmed amid spike in national figures
Shetland has recorded nine new Covid-19 cases – the biggest daily increase in a week. The big rise in today’s (Wednesday) figures matches national trends,…
READ FULL STORYCovid forces closure of two nurseries
Council-run nurseries in Scalloway and in Lerwick’s Bell’s Brae have had to remain closed today [Wednesday] because of positive Covid cases. Quality improvement manager Robin…
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Four new Covid-19 cases confirmed
Four new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Shetland today (Tuesday). The Scottish government’s daily update shows Shetland’s seven day total now stands at 45. …
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Six new Covid cases confirmed
Shetland has recorded six new Covid-19 cases in today’s (Monday) official figures. The latest daily report shows Shetland’s seven day total now stands at 31….
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‘We’re still in the middle of a pandemic’ – health board urges folk to remain vigilant
Health professionals are urging folk to stay vigilant in the fight against Covid-19 amid concerns that attitudes are beginning to change.
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Only one new Covid-19 case in Sunday’s figures
Shetland recorded just one new Covid-19 case in the latest figures published today. The daily increase is the lowest this month and comes after only…
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