CAUTION is being urged due to the increased risk posed by the presence of the new variant of COVID-19 within Dumfries and Galloway. Cases of the B.1.1.7 variant were first identified on Christmas Eve, and its extremely high transmissibility is now suspected to be playing a role in a rapid increase in cases within Wigtownshire.
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Along with the rest of mainland Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway moves to Level 4 in the national COVID protection framework from Saturday December 26. This brings new restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus, including a suspension of hospital inpatient visiting – with limited exceptions. It is recognised that visiting within hospitals brings
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A NEW, more transmissible strain of COVID-19 has been identified in Dumfries and Galloway – associated with an outbreak of cases in Wigtownshire. Caution is being urged due to the fact that this is a more transmissible variant of the virus, and that it has been identified just before an easing of restrictions for Christmas
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A MASS campaign of COVID vaccination in Dumfries and Galloway is on course to see older adult care home residents and staff receive their second jab by January 16. Delivery of the first of two jabs is set to have been provided in all older adult care homes in the region by Christmas Eve,
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ACTION is being taken to address a marked increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Wigtownshire. Caution is being advised over the holiday period, daily testing made available across Christmas and New Year, and all but essential visiting to care homes in Wigtownshire is being suspended with immediate effect. An increased number of COVID
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A VERY speedy response has followed the detection of COVID cases associated with Galloway Community Hospital in Stranraer. Rapid testing of patients and staff along with a deep clean within the hospital has provided a greater understanding of the situation, and a measure of assurance. A total of 5 positive cases of COVID have been
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Joint message from NHS Dumfries and Galloway and Dumfries and Galloway Council ADVICE to take care, follow the rules and use your judgement around socialising is being promoted as Dumfries and Galloway moves to Level 1. This weekend marks the first for the region after six weeks spent in Level 2 on the national COVID
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A NURSE from the region has been named Scottish Nurse of the Year – recognising her extraordinary dedication to caring for children in poor health. Last night (Wednesday), Jenny Manson lifted the Nurse of the Year title in the Scottish Health Awards. Jenny, a Community Children’s Nurse based at The Willows in Dumfries, was recognised for her
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ADDITIONAL testing is being redeployed in response to a cluster of COVID-19 cases in Upper Nithsdale. It comes as Dumfries and Galloway prepares to move from Level 2 to Level 1 in the national protection framework, and amid a recognition of the particular challenges faced by communities on the borders of the region. NHS Dumfries
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TWO health professionals from NHS Dumfries and Galloway are finalists in this year’s Scottish Health Awards, the annual celebration of the hard work and dedication of people working in healthcare across the country. Dr Andrew Eccleston and Nurse Jenny Manson have been nominated and will be assessed by a panel of NHS Scotland representatives and
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