Covid

VISITORS to NHS healthcare settings are no longer expected to routinely wear masks or face coverings.  The national guidance in respect of COVID-19 takes effect from today, Tuesday May 16.  However, masks will still be required in non-routine situations – including circumstances where there are risks around infection and vulnerability.  NHS Dumfries and Galloway Chief

ORGAN donation has changed in Scotland, with a move to an ‘opt out’ approach. And now, everyone aged 16 and above is being encouraged to record their donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, and to tell their loved ones, too. NHS Dumfries and Galloway is helping to promote awareness of the change, as

GET ready for your winter flu and COVID-19 vaccinations – that is the message going out across Dumfries and Galloway.  A push to vaccinate the region’s care home residents and staff began last Monday, and amid a good and speedy uptake all other eligible recipients are now being advised to get ready for their vaccinations. 

COVID cases have been increasing in Dumfries and Galloway, likely driven by new sub-variants of the virus.  Staffing in areas such as health and social care has been impacted by the high rate of cases within the community.  Director of Public Health Valerie White said: “COVID has not gone away, and it’s still impacting on lives and

A WELCOME decline in COVID-19 cases has been recorded in Dumfries and Galloway, decreasing in line with the rest of Scotland. However, the 1434 cases recorded last week – down from 1889 – is still very significant, and if there is a continuing decline it may not be rapid. COVID spread could still continue to

A SIGNIFICANT issue with the COVID-19 vaccination appointing system has seen many people in Dumfries and Galloway called to attend clinics over the weekend that were not taking place.Work is taking place to resolve this issue.As a result, any adult with a rescheduled appointment for a date any day this week is being asked NOT

CASES of COVID-19 remain high in Dumfries and Galloway, with 1889 new positives recorded in the week ending Sunday March 27.  This was down slightly from 2029 the week before, but still means that individuals, businesses and services are still being significantly impacted by cases right across the region.  Director of Public Health Valerie White

A SIGNIFICANT increase in COVID cases has been recorded in Dumfries and Galloway over the last two weeks.  In the week ending Sunday March 20 there were 2029 new cases. Meanwhile, numbers adjusted for the previous week upon receipt of additional data reveal that there were 1950 cases – up very markedly from 1261 the week before. 

A SUCCESSFUL conclusion has been reached following work to establish a new provider to deliver GP services out of Sanquhar and Kelloholm.  Following a procurement process, Ayrshire Medical Group are now set to assume responsibility.  The development is being viewed as extremely welcome and positive, with gratitude expressed to everyone who has been a part of this