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Public Health Scotland Urges People to Postpone Christmas Parties
“I appreciate that everyone is keen to celebrate this festive season, particularly after the pressures of the last twenty months, but by postponing some plans we can all do our bit to protect ourselves and our loved ones.” Dr Nick Phin, Director of Public Health Science and Medical Director, PHS
Weather Forecast: Drier, brighter weather Orkney. Yellow Warning for Ice
Light southerly or southwesterly breezes. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
‘Scotland Burning Almost As Much Of Its Household Waste As It Is Sending To Landfill’
“It is evident from the new data that Scotland has a huge incineration problem, which is currently increasing unchecked” Kim Pratt, circular economy campaigner at FoES
Aberdeen University Developed New #Covid Test More Than 99.5% Accurate
A new test developed by scientists at the University of Aberdeen using AI-assisted technology has proven to be almost one hundred percent accurate in detecting Covid antibodies.
‘The Orcadian File’: New Book by Mauro Martone
An intense legal thriller that includes a dark history of an interdimensional Neolithic portal and temple complex on Orkney – The Orcadian File by Mauro Martone has just been published.
‘An Evening With Dan Hicks’
Professor Dan Hicks is curator of the world-renowned Pitt Rivers Museum and Professor of Contemporary Archaeology at the University Of Oxford
2 New #Covid Cases in Orkney
The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 956 as 2 new positive test were recorded in the Health Board area.
Weather Forecast: Rain or showers this morning. Drier, brighter in afternoon
During the afternoon the rain and showers tend to die out with some bright or sunny spells likely. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Home and Dry: Reducing the Risk of Capsizing
“Your catch is worthless if you are not coming home with it.” Derek Cardno, Marine Safety and Training Officer at the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation