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Green MSP calls for Highlands to be protected from Easter visitors

09 April 2020
Green MSP calls for Highlands to be protected from Easter visitors

Green MSP calls for Highlands to be protected from Easter visitors

09 April 2020

MSP John Finnie has called for moves to protect rural communities from a potential influx of tourists over the Easter weekend.


Scottish charities to get share of £60 million as chancellor unveils new aid package

08 April 2020
Scottish charities to get share of £60 million as chancellor unveils new aid package

Scottish charities to get share of £60 million as chancellor unveils new aid package

08 April 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has promised £750 million of funding for the charity sector across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.


16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area

08 April 2020
16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area

16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area

08 April 2020

A total of 16 people have died of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area, according to new data from the National Records of Scotland.


‘No support’ for home birth claims pregnant Nairn woman

07 April 2020
‘No support’ for home birth claims pregnant Nairn woman

‘No support’ for home birth claims pregnant Nairn woman

07 April 2020

A pregnant woman who recently recovered from coronavirus claims she is being forced to go through an unassisted birth at home.


Chief scientific adviser sees evidence the lockdown is working

07 April 2020
Chief scientific adviser sees evidence the lockdown is working

Chief scientific adviser sees evidence the lockdown is working

07 April 2020

Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance says figures indicate the lockdown and social distancing measures appear to be taking effect.


Prime Minister is a fighter, says Foreign Secretary

07 April 2020
Prime Minister is a fighter, says Foreign Secretary

Prime Minister is a fighter, says Foreign Secretary

07 April 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has described Prime Minister Boris Johnson as a fighter.


First Minister says Scotland is willing you on Boris

07 April 2020
First Minister says Scotland is willing you on Boris

First Minister says Scotland is willing you on Boris

07 April 2020

Scotland is “willing you on Boris, get well soon” according to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.


Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care a day after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus

06 April 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care a day after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care a day after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus

06 April 2020

Downing Street said in a statement that his condition had 'worsened' but that he is receiving 'excellent care'


Foreign Secretary reveals that tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated from abroad

06 April 2020
Foreign Secretary reveals that tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated from abroad

Foreign Secretary reveals that tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated from abroad

06 April 2020

Foreign Minister Dominic Raab has revealed tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated.


Leading Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

06 April 2020
Leading Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

Leading Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

06 April 2020

Dr Iain Kennedy said Dr Smith 'cares deeply about patients and our NHS'


First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' with Covid-19

06 April 2020
First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' with Covid-19

First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' with Covid-19

06 April 2020

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the trend over the past 10 days is of a 'rapid increase' in Covid-19 cases


Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance and travelling to a second home

05 April 2020
Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance and travelling to a second home

Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance and travelling to a second home

05 April 2020

Dr Catherine Calderwood did apologise for her 'mistakes' but following a conversation with the First Minister chose to resign


Police have power to close businesses

05 April 2020
Police have power to close businesses

Police have power to close businesses

05 April 2020

Businesses and the public in Scotland are now required by law to follow necessary social distancing measures to slow the spread of coronavirus.


NHS Highland agrees to bullying compensation

05 April 2020
NHS Highland agrees to bullying compensation

NHS Highland agrees to bullying compensation

05 April 2020

NHS Highland has agreed to a comprehensive programme of compensation and support for victims of bullying.


NHS gets expired respirators

04 April 2020
NHS gets expired respirators

NHS gets expired respirators

04 April 2020

An additional 1.5 million protective respirators have been brought back into use despite recently passing their expiry date.


Highest daily increase in coronavirus deaths so far

04 April 2020
Highest daily increase in coronavirus deaths so far

Highest daily increase in coronavirus deaths so far

04 April 2020

Cabinet Secretary Michael Gove said 708 new deaths from coronavirus showed the importance of maintaining social distancing and lockdown measures.


NHS Highland urges people not to become complacent about social distancing

03 April 2020
NHS Highland urges people not to become complacent about social distancing

NHS Highland urges people not to become complacent about social distancing

03 April 2020

The board medical director Dr Boyd Peters is encouraging people to adhere to guidance, saying it helps stop the spread of Covid-19


Scotland to ramp-up Covid-19 testing by the end of April

03 April 2020
Scotland to ramp-up Covid-19 testing by the end of April

Scotland to ramp-up Covid-19 testing by the end of April

03 April 2020

This follows similar goals stated by UK health minister Matt Hancock who wants 100,000 tests a day


First Minister speaks about emotional impact of being parted from family and friends due to coronavirus

03 April 2020
First Minister speaks about emotional impact of being parted from family and friends due to coronavirus

First Minister speaks about emotional impact of being parted from family and friends due to coronavirus

03 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken about the emotional impact that Covid-19 has had on her.


Former Highland Council chief executive appointed to Public Health Scotland

03 April 2020
Former Highland Council chief executive appointed to Public Health Scotland

Former Highland Council chief executive appointed to Public Health Scotland

03 April 2020

The £60m agency is charged with reforming the approach to the nation’s main public health challenges


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