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FOUR people have tested positive for coronavirus today (Tuesday), according to NHS Shetland in an update released this evening.
This means that the total figure for the current outbreak now stands at 34. A total of 14 cases were recorded yesterday.
NHS Shetland’s consultant in public health Dr Susan Laidlaw said all the cases were linked to the original positive cases in the North Mainland, either directly or through household spread.
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She also said that if the outbreak is brought under control then there was a chance Shetland might not be moved to level four of Scotland’s Covid restrictions.
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NHS Shetland is advising that a bug which causes diarrhoea and nausea is circling in the isles.
Like for Covid-19, people are asked to wash their hands regularly with soap and water to prevent picking it up or passing it on.
Consultant in public health Dr Susan Laidlaw said alcohol hand gel should not be relied on for the tummy bug.
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“If you, or anyone in your family, have diarrhoea and/or you are vomiting you should stay away from work, school or other activities until at least 48 hours after the symptoms have stopped,” she said.
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NHS Shetland is âready to goâ when it comes rolling out the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
That is the view of health protection practitioner Elsbeth Clark, who is helping to oversee the programme.
She said during a livestream Q&A with chief executive Michael Dickson on Wednesday evening that work around equipment and training has been ongoing in the background.
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The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is expected to be given to people in Shetland from tomorrow (Friday) onwards.
The first batch received by NHS Shetland will be able to vaccinate over 400 people.
Receiving the jab, which requires two doses, is not mandatory.