There are 1,009 confirmed new cases which equates to 14.1% of those tested.There is also a new case confirmed on the official figures for Orkney. A new case was also confirmed for Shetland.
Covid Continues on the rise in Scotland with 6 more deaths
Living In Uncertain Times
“These are hard times, and uncertain times, especially for the young, but a difference is that, to some extent, we can take control. Each of us, personally, can fight this enemy.”
Shetland only part of Scotland with no new positive #covid cases today
And if you are anxious please remember there is help and support at https://clearyourhead.scot/
Students In Scotland Encouraged Not To return Home
Richard Lochead also thanked students for ” playing their role at this very difficult time when they are trying to benefit from further and higher education against a backdrop of a global pandemic.”
Nick at The Sound Archive
Lunch at The Sound Archive, Kirkwall by Nick Morrison
Shortlist for SURF 2020 Awards
“The care and compassion shown by these communities is inspiring and will help us to emerge from the COVID -19 pandemic stronger and even more together.”
714 New Positive #Covid Cases in Scotland
Scotland’s cases of covid continue to rise. Today’s published figures show a rise of 714 new confirmed cases . This is 11.5% of those people newly tested. In Orkney the officially confirmed number now totals 22.
Highlands & Islands Face Economic Double Whammy of Covid & Brexit
The COVID-19 impact is compounded by the region’s vulnerability to Brexit – five of the six most vulnerable local authority areas to Brexit are in the Highlands and Islands
Scotland’s #Covid Amber Alert Warning
“I am today giving the nation advance notice, that the coming days are likely to see some hard but necessary decisions.”
The Unravelling of The British Empire: #Brexit & Beyond
50% of the GDP of The Falklands is linked to trade with the EU through Fisheries and Agriculture.
