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Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne( CalMac) has announced temporary changes to several timetables to？... cope with Covid-related staff absences. CalMac ferries, for passengers and freight, serve Scotland’s islands across the north and west.A CalMac spokesperson said the increasing number of crew on vessels and staff in ports either testing positive, self-isolating or waiting for PCR test results has meant that CalMac is unable to？... Since Christmas Eve, when there were 35 staff off due to Co

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