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Perth’s new vaccination centre now operational
After almost a year at the Glover Street venue, the vaccination team at Dewars will be moving into their new home in the former H&M store in the St John’s Shopping Centre
NHS Tayside drop-in clinics for Perth
Anyone aged 16 or over can attend any of the drop-in clinics for their first jab or for their second dose, if they are at 8 weeks or more since their first.
Perth and Kinross moves to level 3 from Friday
First Minister has announced Perth and Kinross will move to level 3 from Friday.
Balhousie Care Group criticises Scottish Government following care home relaxation rules
Leading care home provider Balhousie Care Group is claiming that a relaxation of care home visitation rules is “premature” and “ill-thought-out”.
Professionals across the region podcast their career journeys to inspire students
A new podcast series to help current students and graduates navigate their future career and employment options has been launched by the University of the Highland and Islands.
UPDATEDPerth and Kinross pupils test positive for COVID-19
Two school pupils from Perth & Kinross have tested positive for COVID-19. The two children are currently self-isolating at home with mild symptoms along with their immediate family members.
‘Sickest survivor’ of COVID-19 leaves hospital after four months
Forty-nine-year-old Grant, who lives in Perthshire, is a consultant orthodontist and Clinical Director for Dundee Dental Hospital. After becoming unwell with COVID-19 at the end of March, Grant spent around a week in the COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) at Ninewells Hospital.
Perthshire man leaves intensive care unit after 86 days
An NHS Tayside staff member was applauded by staff at Ninewells yesterday as he was discharged from the COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) after 86 days.
Increased safety for Perth City Centre’s pedestrians and cyclists
Perth and Kinross Council are imposing a 20mph speed restriction throughout Perth City Centre to help assist with social distancing measures.
UPDATEDCoronavirus R rate in Scotland drops
Nicola Sturgeon has announced that the R rate in Scotland has dropped.