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Drop-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic at Tain today
Drop-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic at Tain today
People living in Tain and district are being invited to a drop-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic taking place today.
NHS Highland facing 'unprecedented pressures' with increased prevalence of Covid
NHS Highland facing 'unprecedented pressures' with increased prevalence of Covid
NHS Highland says it is facing "unprecedented pressures" across its health and social care system, exacerbated by a rise in Covid-19 numbers.
Less than half of CalMac passengers wearing face covering
Less than half of CalMac passengers wearing face covering
Passengers aboard Scotland's largest ferry fleet are being urged to wear face coverings to keep lifeline services running.
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Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today
Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today
People can download a vaccination certificate from today as the Scottish Government plans to introduce new measures to require the documents.
Rail passengers are encouraged to wear face coverings
Rail passengers are encouraged to wear face coverings
ScotRail, Network Rail Scotland, and British Transport Police are calling on passengers across the rail network to wear a face covering.
MP Jamie Stone applauds Citizens Advice 'lifeline' support during pandemic
MP Jamie Stone applauds Citizens Advice 'lifeline' support during pandemic
Far North MP Jamie Stone has praised local Citizens Advice advisors for providing essential support to people across the Highlands during the pandemic
Leading Highland councillor Margaret Davidson highlights concerns over 'very large outbreaks' of Covid
Leading Highland councillor Margaret Davidson highlights concerns over 'very large outbreaks' of Covid
Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson has expressed her concern at the developing Covid situation across the region.
Highland GP: 'We are desperately hoping transmission slows down'
Highland GP: 'We are desperately hoping transmission slows down'
A growth in hospital admissions due to Covid has prompted hopes that the transmission rate slows down.
NHS Highland Covid total rises by 185
NHS Highland Covid total rises by 185
A FURTHER 185 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area in the past 24 hours.