The cumulative total of positive cases in Orkney is now at 57.
#Covid Update 1 More Case Recorded in Orkney
Covid Cases on the Rise in Orkney
Orkney which for so long had few Covid positive cases has seen recent increases and today, 9th of January, has recorded a cumulative total of 45.
Worries Over Delay In Second Dose Of #Covid19 Vaccine
In the original advice on the Pfizer vaccine the second dose was to be administered 3 weeks after the first one. This has now changed to 3 months.
Looking Forward to the Year Ahead
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” ― Abraham Lincoln
#Covid19 Vaccine – Uncertain Global Access
Scotland has 130,650 doses available for delivery (as of 16th December) with 50% of those having to be retained as all those vaccinated require 2 doses
Call For “Patience” in Roll Out of #Covid19 Vaccine in Scotland
There is a considerable jigsaw of pieces which have to fit together to make it all happen and to insure no vaccine is wasted.
Welcome News on #Covid19 Vaccine
The news that the first phase of vaccinations in Scotland for Covid 19 will begin as early as Tuesday 8th of December has been welcomed by Orkney’s politicians. The vaccination programme will be administered free by our NHS.
Protecting the Most Vulnerable First: The Covid19 Vaccine
“NHS Boards will identify acceptable and accessible locations, both for mass vaccination and for local access.”
Diphtheria Vaccine #OnThisDay
On 1st of November 1894 Dr Emile Roux, France, announced the development of a vaccine for diphtheria.
Getting the Flu Vaccine
This year the flu vaccine in Scotland will be available to a wider range of people. This is because of the significant concerns about the double impact of seasonal flu and covid.
