Coronavirus / Number of Covid cases now above 1,000
THERE have now been more than 1,000 confirmed Covid cases in Shetland since the pandemic began in March last year
While the local infection rate appears to have slowed down – there were six new cases locally over the last 24 hours – the seven day rate per 100,000 population remains at 450.4 higher than the Scottish average.
In total 1,003 cases have been recorded in the NHS Shetland area, 100 more than in Orkney, and 380 fewer than in the Western Isles.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.