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Supporting the Scottish Government’s Living Safely for Us All campaign, Dr Tim Patterson from NHS Borders encouraged people to play their part by…

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THE Borders moving to Level 1 of lockdown restrictions shows the area is “on the right path” but the situation remains “fragile”, says a director at the region’s health board. Lockdown restrictions will again ease from that point, but NHS Borders’ director of public health, Tim Patterson, has urged people to continue to be responsible. “This announcement shows that we are on the right path to being able to deal with this virus differently thanks to the COVID-19 vaccination a...

THE leader of Scottish Borders Council has issued a message to people in the region ahead of a move to Level 2 of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

NHS Borders has confirmed that a mobile testing unit will rotate among three towns. Photo: Helen Barrington A CORONAVIRUS mobile testing unit (MTU) in the Borders will now rotate between three towns, the region’s health board has confirmed. NHS Borders has been offering polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 tests via an MTU in Hawick at the Teviotdale Leisure Centre. However, the health board has announced that the MTU will now rotate between Hawick, Peebles and Duns. NHS Borders�...

House lawmakers take another look at bail reform law Law enforcement officials say dangerous offenders being released Share Updated: 6:41 PM EDT Apr 21, 2021 Law enforcement officials say dangerous offenders being released Share Updated: 6:41 PM EDT Apr 21, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript MAKE ANY CHANGES. >> THIS WEEK AND 2018, BAIL FORM PAST THE HOUSE IS NO OPPOSITION. HIS SUPPORTERS PROMISE A WIN-WIN. FOLLOWING HERS HAVE GONE BACK. THREE YEARS LATER THERE ON...

THE Borders moving down to Level 3 of coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Monday (April 26) is “really positive news”, says a director at the region’s health board. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Tuesday (April 20) that all mainland areas of Scotland will move down from Level 4 to Level 3 of lockdown rules next week. This will bring about the most significant changes the country has seen since going into lockdown on Boxing Day. NHS Borders’ director of public hea...

GALASHIELS will be offering tests later this week to people without coronavirus symptoms – giving locals a third opportunity. Testing was previously carried out in the town in late March and mid April at the volunteer hall. NHS Borders has now confirmed that coronavirus tests will be offered between April 24-26 – but will take place in Queens Leisure Centre on Melrose Road. READ MORE: NHS Borders’ director of public health, Dr Tim Patterson, said: “We would like to thank the peo...

Will Hide (left) enlisted the help of running coach James McCann Credit: Geoff Pugh When I ran the New York City Marathon 15 years ago, my favourite sign in the crowd as I finished 25,917th was the one reading “your feet only hurt because you’re kicking so much ass”. Since then, my running journey has pretty much conked out. I could use a dodgy bunion as an excuse but really it’s a lack of will power. Sofa or run? Hmmm, let me just grab the TV remote and think about that. But, like f...