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Physical Distancing: #COVID-19 #Coronavirus
Walking every day near your home during this lockdown is not too bad in Orkney.
Sweeping New Government Powers – The Coronavirus Act
“Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back.” Carl Sagan
All Historic Environment Staff Working From Home
All HES staff will stay at home now unless specifically requested to support our emergency response or the controlled shutdown of the estate in the coming week.
HIAL to Close Airports to all Except Essential Flights
All HIAL airports closed to scheduled flights and routine general aviation traffic with effect from Sunday, March 29, 2020.
Wash Your Hands of Coronavirus Scams
Please be aware that not everyone out there is trustworthy and some people will take advantage of this unusual situation our society is facing.
Closure of Public Toilets in Orkney
Public toilets and pier waiting rooms across the Mainland and the isles are closed.
Changes to Bus Services
From tomorrow, Thursday 26th of March there are changes to the public bus service in Orkney in response to the pandemic COVID-19, coronavirus.
Third Sector Resilience Fund
Support for the Third Sector: Information and links
Support for the Scottish Fishing Industry: #COVID-19 #Coronavirus
The Scottish Government is supporting the Fishing Industry in Scotland with an initial funding package totally £5million.