‘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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All children aged 16 and 17 to be offered vaccine as well as vulnerable members of younger groups
All children aged 16 and 17 and vulnerable groups of 12-15 year olds are to be called in for vaccinations throughout this month.
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Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic to be held today
A walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic is taking place today for folk yet to receive the jab.
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More than 90 per cent of over-40s in Shetland fully vaccinated
Health board chairman Gary Robinson has praised Shetland’s vaccination programme as a “shining example” of partnership working, Mr Robinson made the comments at today’s board…
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Hundreds have failed to respond to vaccine invitations
Several hundred people in the isles have still not responded to any communication about Covid vaccination, health officials have warned.
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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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Covid vaccine to be given to those under 30
People under 30 are due to receive their first Covid jabs over the next two weeks.
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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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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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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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Supply issues see vaccine programme slow – but second doses pick up the pace
The pace of Shetland’s vaccination rollout slowed significantly in recent days as nationwide supply issues began to take effect.
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Chief medical officer ‘wholly confident’ in AstraZeneca vaccine
Reassurances have been offered about the safety of a Covid-19 vaccination following concerns about blood-clotting. Scotland’s chief medical officer Gregor Smith said he was “wholly…
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