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SHETLAND MSP Beatrice Wishart has pressed the first minister for a statement from the Scottish Government following the collapse of Eastern Airways.
Shetland News reported this week that nine jobs are set to be lost in the isles, with staff said to be in “total shock” at the news.
Speaking at first minister’s questions, Wishart also asked whether the Scottish Government was seeking an alternative airline to provide transport for offshore workers using Sumburgh Airport.
First minister John Swinney said the airline’s collapse was a “matter of significant concern”, and he acknowledged it would be a “worrying time for the airline’s staff”.
But Wishart said she was “disappointed he did not commit his government to a statement on the issue”.
FLIGHTS from Sumburgh Airport are due to resume tonight (Thursday) after thick fog grounded most of the day’s activity.
Loganair said flights between Edinburgh and Sumburgh, and Aberdeen and Sumburgh, would resume on Thursday evening.
The airline advised passengers to contact them for the latest flight information.
Most flights on Thursday morning and afternoon were unable to take off or land due to the fog at Sumburgh.
No Shetland Times newspapers have arrived in the isles today, the paper reported, due to the fog.
NHS Shetland has urged the community to take precautions after it said it had received the first reports of seasonal vomiting and diarrhoea.
The health board has reminded members of the public to take precautions against norovirus, such as avoiding attending any health care settings – such as an A&E – unless absolutely necessary.
“Diarrhoea and vomiting, although distressing and unpleasant, are usually nothing to worry about and don’t always need medical intervention,” it said.
Health protection nurse specialist Kathleen Jamieson said thorough handwashing with soap and water were an important tool against illness. She asked people to stay at home until they had been symptom-free for at least 48 hours.
Norovirus can spread rapidly, NHS Shetland said, especially among children, and can be severe for older adults or people already unwell in hospital.
They advised people with symptoms not to visit people in the hospital.
JAMES Yorkston’s Tae Sup Wi’ a Fifer event is heading back to Shetland twice next year.
The first event will take place at Mareel on Thursday 19 February, with a line-up featuring Yorkston, Andy Irvine, Katherine Priddy and Len Pennie.
It will come back to the venue on Saturday 23 May with Yorkston, Kate Stables, Phill Jupitus on the line-up alongside Kirsty Newton & The Elidas.
Tickets can be bought online on in person at Mareel.
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