Islay and the Covid-19 Virus Last Updated 31/8/21 (4 pm) This document is an attempt to pull together in one place what is happening re the effects of the Covid-19 virus on the businesses, organisations, health services, transport etc affecting Islay and Jura in one place. Most of it has been collected from Facebook and other sources. While I have tried my best to be accurate, I cannot accept any responsibility for what is or is not here. If you find an error, or something is missing please e-mail [email protected] with suggested new text. If in doubt contact the service/business direct. Islay, along with the rest of Scotland is now out of the Levels system. However, we still have a small outbreak so please follow sensible precautions. Pre-departure testing - The Scottish Government is inviting those travelling to the islands to self-test for Covid-19, 3 days before departure and on the day of travel. Find out more here. Test and Trace App now available – please download - https://protect.scot/index.html. Specific information for Islay and Jura can also be found on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/680446166093967 VACCINATION STATUS RECORD Get a record of your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination status. Your vaccination status is a record of the coronavirus (COVID-19) you have received. It includes your name ,date of birth and any coronavirus vaccination s you have received in Scotland. Coronavirus vaccination status can be accessed by anyone who has had a dose of the coronavirus vaccine. This includes those aged 16-17 years who have had the vaccine. TO ORDER ONLINE VISIT https://www.nhsinform.scot/.../get-a-record-of-your... You cannot be tracked by your vaccination status and your personal information is not shared with third parties. Changes since 16th August 2021 OPENING UP! Jura Passenger Ferry OTHER CHANGES Ardbeg Distillery; Doctors; Glenegadale Plants; Kilhoman Distillery;Mactaggart Leisure Centre; Peatzeria CALMAC TIMETABLE – 26th April to 17th October N.B. EVERY DAY IS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT _ PLEASE CHECK WITH CALMAC! 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We have introduced a new process that will help islanders attend urgent medical appointments, even if the car deck on the sailing they need to take is full. Find out more here https://calm.ac/2QU6Jw8 General Information If you are bored sitting at home, and are wondering why the Government have taken such drastic action, there are a number of scientific reports which have influenced them at https://www.imperial.ac.uk/mrc-global-infectious-disease-analysis/news--wuhan-coronavirus/ SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT advice and information is at https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus- covid-19/ General HEALTH advice is at https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus - see DOCTORS below for local advice LOCAL COVERNMENT updates can be found at https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/news . Argyll & Bute also have a Covid-19 specific set of pages at https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/coronavirus/help-for-communities?fbclid=IwAR1VVaD- YlKhE_oH5Rj2tIQgjF_5cNfmcSRUqKfs_UrqrfWC0uX0SIR-0_w ISLAY VOLUNTEER NETWORK - On Islay, there is a network of volunteers set up to do shopping and collect medication for those who are self-isolating or have been told to isolate, or are over 70. Everyone should get a leaflet through their door. When requested, volunteers will make contact with nominated people in isolation, with consent, and provide a friendly voice and offers of practical support. Volunteers will be able to get groceries from Coop, and other shops, and organise for these groceries to be delivered and paid for etc, by a very small and dedicated team, utilising stringent hygiene techniques. When requested, medication can be collected from your dispensing medical practice or Islay Pharmacy. Frequent contact will be kept with those in isolation to ensure mental and physical wellbeing, by phone and other electronic means. If you need volunteer help – please contact your area co-ordinator from the list below If you wish to volunteer - please contact your area co-ordinator and instructions will be given. If you are formally volunteering or just helping out neighbours you should heed the advice at https://bit.ly/VOLUNTEERING_SAFELY If you wish to contribute financially to this effort please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/islay- resilience-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd%20share- sheet&fbclid=IwAR30WoDY6JSAgOdgkrHaWCYss3EvqyrShGM37LTJdGAH8cgHd2J2DMQw6Ew ISLAY VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR LIST Bowmore Mairi [email protected] 301440 07414 939114 MacCuaig Bowmore Dougie [email protected] 810087 07918 984889 McFadzean Bridgend Katherine [email protected] 810544 07827998787 North Urquhart Bruichladdich Bronwen [email protected] 850006 07585 942021 Currie Gruinart Janet [email protected] 850596 07950 023102 Waterworth North Islay David [email protected] 840277 Graham Port Charotte Susan [email protected] 850567 & Rhinns McGillivray South Islay Alison [email protected] 300579 07876 643903 MacGilvray (SID) Islay Community Recovery Group Islay Community Council has established the Islay Community Recovery Group (ICRG) to support Islay easing out of the Covid-19 lockdown. Openness, transparency and goodwill are essential for the group to achieve its aims and to reassure the community that everyone is working safely together in this extraordinary time. It was agreed that a balance needs to be struck between the challenges of dealing with the fears that some islanders have about the opening up of Islay and the requirements for businesses to begin operating again. ICRG will be a conduit for the transition of the community from resilience to economic, social and cultural recovery. And will work in accordance with the Scottish Government’s guidelines for the phased easing of lockdown. The group is exploring the installation of clear signage across the island reminding everyone of the requirements of social distancing, wearing face coverings and hand sanitizing. In order to represent a wide cross-section of the community, a variety of people were invited by the Community Council to join – from the churches, estates, distilleries, tourism, farming and the health service. Islay Resilience Group, Islay Development Initiative, South Islay Development and the Emergency Planning Group are all represented too.