NHS SHETLAND’s public health team has moved to offer guidance due to a rise in viral and respiratory infections which are typically associated with the winter months. The NHS said there are things that people can to do prevent the spread of infections, especially to help the most vulnerable people in our community. There is advice on the NHS Inform website about what to do if someone becomes unwell, including managing symptoms at home, how to prevent the spread, and when you may need further medical help.
NHS Shetland said if someone has symptoms of respiratory or diarrhoea/vomiting infections, they should not visit people in hospital or care homes. For respiratory symptoms (which may be due to Covid, flu, RSV or other viruses) people should look here . The main points include: NHS Shetland said if people think they might have Covid, they do not need to test themselves unless they are in a group that is eligible for treatment.
There is more information online , including the local phone number (01595 743 393) to request an assessment for treatment if someone is in an eligible group, they have symptoms and have tested positive for Covid. For gastrointestinal (diarrhoea and/or vomiting) infections the following advice also applies:.