The First Minister says work on a strategy to ease the coronavirus lockdown will begin next week – but restrictions will remain in place for now.
NHS Highland chairman Professor Boyd Robertson has thanked health board staff for their “exceptional work” during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said spare capacity in the NHS meant it is able to accommodate the number of patients needing treatment for coronavirus.
Nicola Sturgeon said “residents of care homes matter every bit as much" after it was confirmed one in four Covid-19 deaths are among those in care.
New statistics reveal that almost 1000 people have been confirmed or suspected to have died because of the coronavirus in Scotland.
LifeScan is helping in the battle to keep frontline workers supplied with vital safety equipment as they treat patients with coronavirus.
The Scottish Government has announced another £220 million is to be made available for businesses during the coronavirus crisis.
Rishi Sunak says that 'we are not just going to stand by and let this happen' as claims the UK economy will bounce back
Question marks hang over the Scottish Government's move to cut Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) funding by five per cent.
The Scottish Government is investigating allegations England is being prioritised for deliveries of personal protective equipment (PPE) to care homes.
But he warns there is still a long way to go and as 'grisly' figures about the death toll confirm
That is despite the 'early optimistic signs that the steps we are taking are working'
But Matt Hancock said there are still more than 2200 intensive care beds available showing the NHS is in a strong position
Staff will get an immediate raise this month of the 'minimum' of the real living wage of £9.30 per hour
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged after spending a week in hospital suffering from coronavirus.
One of the fiercest critics of NHS Highland has revealed how impressed he has been with the health board’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the four nations of the UK have agreed the coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted over Easter.
He remains in hospital but is described by Downing Street as being in extremely good spirits.
There will be no further consideration of whether or when to lift the coronavirus lockdown until the end of next week according to Dominic Raab.
Concerns about elderly people and the process used for implementing do not resuscitate (DNR) orders surfaced at First Minister’s questions today.