Coronavirus - Local News

The people who are most vulnerable to the Covid-19 virus have been told by the First Minister that from today they can meet with others indoors.

ONE new positive test for Covid-19 has been recorded in the NHS Highland area since yesterday, the daily update has revealed.

That means the death toll in the north remains at 115 while Scotland as a whole only saw six further deaths

A MEDICAL lab in Inverness has been praised by a Ross-based MSP for its ‘vital contribution’ to antibody testing work following the Covid-19 pandemic.

NO new positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded anywhere in the north of Scotland for the second day running.

A HIGHLAND Council chief has knocked back a suggestion that a one-way traffic system be introduced to Dornoch,

NO fresh positive tests for Covid-19 were recorded in the Highlands in the past 24 hours.

OPTICIANS in Scotland have collaborated with the charity RNIB Scotland to produce a video explaining what happens next.

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross could face a hospitality unemployment crisis if SNP ministers do not step up the fight for jobs as restaurants re-open.

NO fresh positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded in the NHS Highland area for the past six days.

A NEW tourism committee has been set up by Highland Council to address the challenges facing communities as they look to recover from the lockdown.

FIVE days have now passed since the Highlands recorded their most recent positive test for Covid-19.

A snapshot of how coronavirus has affected young carers across Scotland has revealed an "extremely concerning" impact on their mental health.

Members of two East Sutherland rowing clubs undertook a 173-mile, 21-hour overnight coastal cycle relay.

Nicola Sturgeon also confirmed that it is now the sixth day without any new deaths from Covid-19 confirmed by a test

Despite face coverings being mandatory in Scotland's shops, Eastgate Shopping Centre wants customers to keep smiling.

Scottish tourism is facing its biggest challenge in a generation and everyone has a role to play in the industry's recovery, VisitScotland has said.

FORTY-eight hours have passed since NHS Highland confirmed its most recent positive test for Covid-19.

A claim by a local businessman that Sutherland’s county town has not been made ‘Covid resilient’ has been strongly rebutted by community leaders.

NHS Highland insists coronavirus test samples found lying besides the A9 posed no risk – but has changed the way it will transport them in future.