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Lairg Winterfest cancelled for second year running due to pandemic

Lairg Winterfest cancelled for second year running due to pandemic

NHS Highland is reminding people of key protections essential in reducing the spread of Covid-19 following cases of the new Omicron variant.

The awards ceremony, which will be hosted by Sutherland MSP Maree Todd, will pay tribute to seven organisations and 25 individuals from the area.

A clinic was scheduled to take place at the Kyle Centre, Tongue, yesterday and all eligible residents had been sent a letter in advance.

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to businesses to improve ventilation and air quality on their premises to help reduce the risk of Covid-19.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called on people to take Lateral Flow Tests before socialising

Dr Tim Allison discusses the surge of covid cases in schools and how to prepare for Christmas in this situation.

The uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine programme in NHS Highland has been excellent and many are now keen to get their next jabs.

Raigmore Hospital Ward 4C visiting and admissions have been suspended due to coronavirus.

People living in Tain and district are being invited to a drop-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic taking place today.

NHS Highland says it is facing "unprecedented pressures" across its health and social care system, exacerbated by a rise in Covid-19 numbers.

Passengers aboard Scotland's largest ferry fleet are being urged to wear face coverings to keep lifeline services running.

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People can download a vaccination certificate from today as the Scottish Government plans to introduce new measures to require the documents.

ScotRail, Network Rail Scotland, and British Transport Police are calling on passengers across the rail network to wear a face covering.

Far North MP Jamie Stone has praised local Citizens Advice advisors for providing essential support to people across the Highlands during the pandemic

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson has expressed her concern at the developing Covid situation across the region.

A growth in hospital admissions due to Covid has prompted hopes that the transmission rate slows down.

A FURTHER 185 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area in the past 24 hours.