An increase was recorded in the number of new COVID cases in the region last week. In the week ending March 14 there were 32 new positive cases, up from 21 the week before. A total of 117 new close contacts were identified and advised to self-isolate, up considerably on 68 in the previous week. […]
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THE DUKE of Cambridge has been hearing how charitable funds have helped support the work of the NHS in the region during the pandemic. In a telephone conversation, His Royal Highness Prince William also expressed an interest in learning how staff in Dumfries and Galloway have been coping with the added pressures resulting from COVID-19.
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AN NHS Dumfries and Galloway nurse is still beaming with pride after she was officially given royal seal of approval.Jenny Manson from Kirkcudbright received a 15-minute call from Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, who gave his heartfelt thanks for her efforts.The call took place while Jenny was working at Gardenhill Primary Care Centre, Castle
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A CALL is being issued for anyone aged 65 and above in the region who has yet to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination to get in touch via the national website and helpline. It comes as the vaccination programme in Dumfries and Galloway once again quickens its pace, thanks to the increased availability of national
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On Thursday (4th March 2021) we can report a total of 51 new positive cases of COVID-19 were identified in Dumfries and Galloway in the week ending 28th February. This total was down from 83 in the previous week. Meanwhile, 88 close contacts were advised to self-isolate, down significantly from 209 the week before. Over
A PROGRAMME to provide people in Dumfries and Galloway with their second dose COVID-19 vaccinations is now well underway. Second vaccinations for care home staff and residents began last week, after the first doses were completed by Christmas Eve last year. Front line staff across health and social care began receiving their second doses on
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COVID-19 testing is now available for everyone across Dumfries and Galloway, regardless of whether or not they have symptoms. Anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 is asked to immediately self-isolate along with their household, and to continue self-isolating until they receive a test result. However, in a further evolution of testing within the region, from Thursday
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A TOTAL of 49,866 first dose COVID-19 vaccinations have now been delivered in Dumfries and Galloway – representing more than a third of the region’s entire population. The majority of people aged 65 and over have now received a vaccination, along with those who are shielding, care home residents and the majority of front line
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A TECHNICAL issue has affected a batch of vaccination appointment letters which were issued yesterday. These incorrectly gave yesterday’s date for those appointments.People receiving these letters will be vaccinated on Thursday and Friday of this week. They will now receive new letters by mid-week which set out the correct details.We apologise for any confusion and
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A CALL is being issued for everyone in the DG8 and DG9 postcodes to come forward and be tested for COVID-19 – whether or not they are currently experiencing symptoms. Testing has been available this week in Stranraer for people experiencing symptoms and those who felt they might have COVID but were asymptomatic. However, capacity
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