The impact the covid pandemic has had on cancer treatments has been devastating. In March 2020 when the country went into its first lockdown, other medical procedures were put on hold, including many of those for people undergoing cancer treatments.
#Covid Vaccination in Orkney
” I was directed to the “social distanced” waiting room”
Orkney Records Another #Covid Case
Whilst Orkney has the lowest numbers recorded so far for Covid in Scotland it is a worrying and steady trend upwards in numbers.
3 More Positive #Covid Cases Recorded in Orkney
The cumulative total of positive cases in Orkney has now increased to 60.
Success of Scotland’s Flu Vaccination Programme
As a result of increased uptake of the vaccine and measures people have put in place to limit the spread of Covid, cases of seasonal flu are much reduced this yea
Maree Todd MSP: “adhering to the rules is critical”
“In my first column of 2021, I wish all Orkney News readers a happy new year – and in particular all pupils, teachers and parents as remote learning starts this week.”
Citizenship and Exceptionalism
“My friend is undergoing her second period of quarantine in 4 months.”
Scotland Rises
“planning doesn’t distract us from the grave issues in front of us. Indeed, it is an essential part of the solution.”
Stay On Your Guard #Covid19 Update As Every Health Board Area in Scotland Shows Increase
The rise in positive cases across every Health Board area in Scotland is why it is so important for everyone to continue to take care when they are out and about.
Access to Nature Vital for Wellbeing During Lockdown
“people with access to outdoor spaces and with nature views, managed to maintain a more positive mood during lockdown”,