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Shopping during the Barra outbreak
Published on 18 January 2021
NHS Western Isles is encouraging those on Barra to only shop when necessary and avoid regular trips for grocery shopping at this time. Please, in particular, avoid daily trips to the supermarket. The Co-op store in Castlebay has introduced a... -
COVID-19 cluster identified on Barra
Published on 13 January 2021
Three individuals who are residents of Barra have this week tested positive for COVID-19. Two individuals have unfortunately been hospitalised as a result – one was airlifted to a mainland hospital and the other was transferred to Western Isles Hospital... -
Covid Vaccine Rollout in the Western Isles
Published on 7 January 2021
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in the Western Isles is well underway, with those whose lives are most at risk from the virus being prioritised in the first phase of the vaccination programme. Prioritisation is guided by the expert independentJoint Committee on Vaccinations... -
Western Isles communities urged to mark Hogmanay safely at home with your own household
Published on 31 December 2020
NHS Western Isles is urging everyone across our communities to protect each other and our local NHS by staying home this Hogmanay to suppress coronavirus (COVID-19). First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today asked the nation to “stick with it and keep... -
Protection Levels and Visiting in Hospital
Published on 24 December 2020
As you will be aware, the Western Isles will be placed in Protection Level 3 from Boxing Day (December 26). This impacts on hospital visiting arrangements. Arrangements for essential visiting, for those who fall into this category, will continue. Examples of essential... -
First COVID vaccinations in Barra
Published on 24 December 2020
Welcome news today as the COVID vaccination programme reached Barra. Pictured is the first person in Barra to receive the vaccination – Senior Charge Nurse, Mairi Campbell. Mairi was vaccinated by Community Midwife, Veronica Gordon. ...