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Test, track and trace efforts to be ramped up with hiring of 18,000 people to track cases of Covid-19

UK health secretary Matt Hancock has said 18,000 people are to be employed to trace and track cases of Covid-19.

Life in lockdown: Council blocks children who are learning online from using Gmail

Life in lockdown: Council blocks children who are learning online from using Gmail

Parents and pupils have been left confused after Highland Council switched off a Gmail service.

First Minister reveals strategy that sketches out ways to ease – but not end – the lockdown

First Minister reveals strategy that sketches out ways to ease – but not end – the lockdown

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined possible ways the government could end the lockdown.

Foreign Secretary praises 'amazing work' by the British armed forces supporting the Covid-19 response

Foreign Secretary praises 'amazing work' by the British armed forces supporting the Covid-19 response

Dominic Raab was in no doubt their efforts have helped 'save more lives'

NHS Highland exceeds Scottish Government targets to quadruple intensive care capacity by the end of April

NHS Highland exceeds Scottish Government targets to quadruple intensive care capacity by the end of April

As many as 40 ICU beds could be made available if required despite only a handful being in use now

New figures reveal those over 75 make up vast majority of coronavirus deaths in Scotland

New figures reveal those over 75 make up vast majority of coronavirus deaths in Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has detailed measures to protect care home residents as statistics most Covid-19 deaths take place among the over-75s.

Coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area now stand at 50

Coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area now stand at 50

A total of 50 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19.

Human trials for a vaccine against Covid-19 will start in the UK on Thursday, health secretary says

21 April 2020

Human trials for a vaccine against Covid-19 will start in the UK on Thursday, health secretary says

21 April 2020

Human trials of a Covid-19 vaccine in the UK will begin on Thursday according to UK health secretary Matt Hancock.

Chancellor announces new £500m business fund as London Olympics boss is put in charge of PPE

Chancellor announces new £500m business fund as London Olympics boss is put in charge of PPE

More than 140,000 firms have applied for funding for furloughed staff, representing more than a million jobs.

Inverness is to get a coronavirus testing centre for key workers

Inverness is to get a coronavirus testing centre for key workers

A new drive-through coronavirus testing facility is to open in Inverness.

Scottish Government doubles amount of cash available for emergency welfare grants

Scottish Government doubles amount of cash available for emergency welfare grants

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a boost to welfare grants for those most in need – up from £5 million to £80 million.

Highland politicians call for government action to support media outlets

19 April 2020

Highland politicians call for government action to support media outlets

19 April 2020

Politicians have called for support for media outlets which employ hundreds of people across the north.

Minister insists people need parks to be open and close family can attend funerals

18 April 2020

Minister insists people need parks to be open and close family can attend funerals

18 April 2020

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick delivered the UK government's daily Covid-19 briefing.

UK sets up taskforce to 'accelerate' the development of a Covid-19 vaccine

UK sets up taskforce to 'accelerate' the development of a Covid-19 vaccine

The UK’s business secretary Alok Sharma has announced the government has set-up a taskforce to accelerate the development of a coronavirus vaccine.

Care homes to get personal protective equipment from the government and ramped-up testing

Care homes to get personal protective equipment from the government and ramped-up testing

Health secretary Jeane Freeman acknowledged the need to do more for those in the care home sector

Highlife Highland furloughs more than 1200 staff after closing much of its operations a month ago

Highlife Highland furloughs more than 1200 staff after closing much of its operations a month ago

The staff have been sent home on full pay though hundreds have also volunteered to support Highland Council's Covid-19 efforts

Scottish Government to set up economic recovery group

Scottish Government to set up economic recovery group

The Scottish Government is to start post-Covid-19 economic planning with the assistance of business leaders and experts.

UK government confirms lockdown will continue for at least three more weeks

UK government confirms lockdown will continue for at least three more weeks

The UK will remain on lockdown for at least a further three weeks in a bid to avoid a 'second peak' in coronavirus infections it has been announced.

Update: First Minister confirms Scotland to remain in lockdown for at least another three weeks

Update: First Minister confirms Scotland to remain in lockdown for at least another three weeks