Covid

A new Director of Public Health has been officially appointed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway. Valerie White is delighted to take on the permanent role following a formal recruitment process involving the Board, Scottish Government and Faculty of Public Health colleagues. Valerie has worked closely with Health and Social Care teams and resilience partners to

A REAL pressure is now being experienced by healthcare systems in Dumfries and Galloway – despite the decline in COVID-19 cases. As lockdown eases, and people are becoming more mobile and less sheltered, a significant volume of health concerns which require attention are coming to light. Carole Morton is General Manager for Acute and Diagnostics,

A CALL for patience is being made as appointments start going out for 40 to 49-year olds in the region to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Letters are starting to be issued now, and over the next two weeks, with an assurance that everyone in this age category will have been offered a vaccination appointment before the

A total of 25 new positive COVID-19 cases were identified in Dumfries and Galloway in the seven days up to May 2 2021. This was an increase on 23 new cases in the previous week. Similarly, the number of new close contacts increased from 244 in the previous week to stand at 273. A total

SANQUHARTesting for COVID-19 is available in Upper Nithsdale this weekend.It follows an increase in cases in the area, resulting in the introduction of additional testing which has been running since last week. Anyone living in Sanquhar, Kelloholm or the immediate surrounding area who is experiencing symptoms of COVID should self-isolate along with their household and

A total of 23 new positive COVID-19 cases were identified in Dumfries and Galloway in the seven days up to April 25 2021.  This was an increase on fewer than five in the previous week.  Similarly, the number of new close contacts increased from 17 in the previous week to stand at 244.  A total

A roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations to people aged 40 to 49 in Dumfries and Galloway is getting underway.  Appointments are going out over the next three weeks, with vaccinations taking place over a three-week period.  The move to start vaccinating those aged under 50 takes place in line with national directions and the anticipated national

Daily testing for COVID-19 is being extended in Upper Nithsdale right through this week until Friday. It follows an increase in cases in the area, resulting in the introduction of additional testing which has been running since the end of last week. Anyone living in Sanquhar, Kelloholm or the immediate surrounding area who is experiencing

VISITING to inpatients at hospitals in Dumfries and Galloway has resumed from today.  However, restrictions mean that each patient is limited to one named visitor during the course of their time in hospital.  With specific exemptions, inpatient visiting was suspended nationally on 26 December 2020 in response to cases of COVID-19.  NHS Dumfries and Galloway Medical Director Dr

ADDITIONAL testing for COVID-19 is being made available in Upper Nithsdale this Saturday and Sunday.  The additional capacity has been introduced in response to an increase in the number of cases within the area.  On Saturday and Sunday, testing for people who from Sanquhar, Kelloholm or the immediate surrounding area will be available outside Sanquhar