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8 November 2021
OIC wins community involvement accolade at UK wide awards
Orkney Islands Council was announced winner of the Community Involvement category at the 25th anniversary LGC Awards 2021.
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7 November 2021
Papdale Primary and Nursery COVID-19 update – 7 November 2021
Due to significantly reduced staffing levels and a stretched teaching supply list as a result of COVID-19, there will be a full closure of Papdale Nursery and a partial closure of Papdale Primary…
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6 November 2021
COVID update Papdale Primary School - Friday 5 November
The number of positive COVID-19 cases amongst children and staff attending Papdale Primary School has risen to 27 (25 pupils and 2 staff) as of Friday 5 November.
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4 November 2021
COVID update Papdale Primary School – Thursday 4 November
The number of positive PCR COVID-19 cases amongst children and staff attending Papdale Primary School has risen to 21 (19 children and 2 staff) as of early afternoon on Thursday 4 November.
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4 November 2021
Papdale Primary School update
NHS Orkney and the Council can confirm that the number of positive PCR COVID-19 cases amongst children attending Papdale Primary School has risen from five on Tuesday to 12 as of lunchtime on…
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3 November 2021
COVID-19 response – Papdale Primary School
NHS Orkney Public Health and Orkney Islands Council continue to work closely on the widespread community transmission of COVID-19 and, to date, no major clusters have been identified.
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29 October 2021
The Council reinforces NHS Orkney’s community appeal for vigilance in light of rising COVID cases
Orkney Islands Council is reinforcing NHS Orkney’s appeal for communities to be vigilant heading into the weekend given the rising COVID-19 transmission rate.
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26 October 2021
New agreement to boost Orkney’s economic recovery from COVID-19
A new agreement has been reached to put skills and training at the heart of Orkney’s recovery from the pandemic.
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14 October 2021
COVID-19 guidance reminder for staff and pupils returning to the classroom
The Council is reminding school staff and pupils of COVID-19 measures still in place to try and keep everyone safe as they return to the classroom after the October break.
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1 October 2021
Orkney’s 2021 cruise season comes to an end
Orkney’s “mini” cruise season of 2021 has come to a successful conclusion.