Schools and nurseries to begin phased return later this month
Updated
Mass vaccination gets underway
People on Shetland’s outer isles will also start receiving vaccinations soon
People will be offered appointments for vaccination at the Independent Living Centre by phone
People travelling to mass vaccination clinics will also be eligible for free public transport
Wishart receives confirmation that testing before entry to Shetland is being considered
The issue has been part of ongoing discussions since last spring
Emergency services have offered help with the rollout to the general population, although its success depends on vaccine supply, health chiefs warn
The unit, at the Gilbertson Park games hall, closes tomorrow afternoon
Schools will remain closed to the majority of children until at least mid-February
Temporary testing centre at Gilbertson Park now operational
Michael Dickson also talks level four, Christmas Day mixing and Viking Energy construction workers
Michael Dickson also explains why vaccination figures are lower than other island areas
Shetland’s vaccination numbers, meanwhile, are lower than those of other island communities
Three patients with worsening Covid symptoms flown to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Scottish Government figures show no new Covid cases recorded in Shetland
A third Covid vaccine, meanwhile, has been approved for use in the UK
