‘This is a marathon not a sprint’, says NHS Shetland chief executive
Covid-19 vaccinations set to begin across Scotland next week
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael said there is likely to be ‘massive amounts of pressure on plane and ferry services’
NHS Shetland asks people not to phone your GP practice to ask about the vaccine until you have been invited to arrange an appointment
Scottish Government has confirmed that priority groups could receive vaccinations as early as December
People will soon be able to meet outdoors in groups of up to eight people, from three households
Local MSP Beatrice Wishart says it is ‘welcome news for people in Shetland who have missed visiting family and friends in recent months’
NHS Shetland could start Covid vaccination as early as December depending on availability
Maggie Sandison reflects on the lessons learned from the onset of coronavirus
Indoor visit ban remains but restrictions will be reviewed weekly
Disappointment over continued house visit ban but NHS chief says it is the right move to begin with
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Advice recommends indoor socialising should be off limits for the time being, first minister says
Leaked letter from the Scottish Government says Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles, Highlands and Moray could move down a tier from current level
Heath board chief, however, wouldn’t be surprised to see Shetland start at a level ‘slightly higher’ than expected
The bottom two levels of the five-tiered system will allow household visits