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Community Leaders Ask Public to Double Down on COVID-19 Efforts
Community leaders from across Orkney have issued a plea to local folk to double down on their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 – and warned that it’s likely more restrictions will come into force in the coming week.
12 December 2021
Working from home? Folk in Orkney may be eligible to claim tax relief in 2021/22
The Council is encouraging those who are working from home due to COVID-19 to check if they are eligible for HM Revenue and Customs tax relief for 2021/22.
30 November 2021
Stromness ‘community testing’ clinic first of many to help local people self test for COVID-19
A new clinic will open in Stromness this week to help people unsure about how to carry out ‘lateral flow device’ tests – or LFD tests – on themselves, in an effort to help monitor infection in the community.
30 November 2021
Pandemic hits strong local procurement performance – but OIC ‘buying local’ still tops £15.4M
The purchase, via national contracts, of PPE and IT equipment to enable safe working has contributed to OIC’s local spend falling to 38%, or £15.4 million.
29 November 2021
“Behind the Headlines” – COVID situation among schools
OIC and NHS Orkney explain some of the reasoning behind why a school remains open and how and when a decision is made on whether to close in full or partially.
17 November 2021