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Government announces plan to help tens of thousands of people stranded abroad during coronavirus lockdown

The UK government has announced tens of thousands of people stranded abroad in the coronavirus pandemic will be flown home.

First Minister confirms three new measures to combat coronavirus

First Minister confirms three new measures to combat coronavirus

First Minister announces the latest measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic as Scotland suffers 179 more cases and six more deaths.

Call for 'fairer' Highland electricity prices

Call for 'fairer' Highland electricity prices

UK government figures show the north of Scotland pays more for electricity than anywhere else in the country.

Distillery makes sanitising hand gel during coronavirus crisis

Distillery makes sanitising hand gel during coronavirus crisis

The only distillery on Loch Ness is setting aside its gin-making activities to produce sanitising hand gel for health and social care workers.

Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus

27 March 2020

Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus

27 March 2020

Highland MP Ian Blackford has wished Prime Minister Boris Johnson well after he tested positive for coronavirus.

Surgeons retrained to battle coronavirus cases

Surgeons retrained to battle coronavirus cases

Surgeons across a number of specialities at NHS Highland have received an on-the-job crash course in caring for patients infected with coronavirus.

Chancellor outlines scheme to pay self-employed 80 per cent of wages during coronavirus crisis

Chancellor outlines scheme to pay self-employed 80 per cent of wages during coronavirus crisis

Self-employed workers facing difficulties as a result of coronavirus have been offered grants totalling 80 per cent of their salaries.

Council's coronavirus helpline gets 474 calls in its first four hours

Council's coronavirus helpline gets 474 calls in its first four hours

Highland Council’s freephone coronavirus helpline took more than 100 calls an hour on its first afternoon of operation.

Blythswood shuts its charity shop doors due to the coronavirus – but keeps Highland Foodbank running

Blythswood shuts its charity shop doors due to the coronavirus – but keeps Highland Foodbank running

The Blythswood charity has announced that all its charity shops will remain closed for the foreseeable future.

405,000 people volunteer to help the NHS

405,000 people volunteer to help the NHS

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed 405,000 people have offered their help to the NHS in response to a call made last night.

Childcare hubs for key workers set to be launched across the region

Childcare hubs for key workers set to be launched across the region

The nine centres are mostly based in schools and will be run by specially trained staff

Highland Council computer systems under pressure due to coronavirus home working

Highland Council computer systems under pressure due to coronavirus home working

Extra pressure on Highland Council computer systems has led to many staff being ordered to log off to allow others to complete essential work.

Global Energy Group sends staff home due to coronavirus

Global Energy Group sends staff home due to coronavirus

One of the largest companies in the Highlands has announced that it has sent home staff until further notice.

Highland Council cancels school meals for Tuesday after the First Minister orders the country into lock-down

24 March 2020

Highland Council cancels school meals for Tuesday after the First Minister orders the country into lock-down

24 March 2020

Though schools remain closed some pupils were still able to receive so-called grab and go meals

Pharmacists to get new powers to treat minor ailments

Pharmacists to get new powers to treat minor ailments

Health secretary Jeane Freeman has empowered pharmacists to provide additonal help to patients during the coronavirus outbreak.

Another MSP tells visitors and tourists not to come north to avoid coronavirus

Another MSP tells visitors and tourists not to come north to avoid coronavirus

Another Highland MSP has added his voice to calls for people who do not live in the Highlands to stay away during the coronavirus crisis.

Highland Council to launch new helplines

Highland Council to launch new helplines

Highland Council is to launch dedicated freephone helplines for locals seeking advice about coronavirus.

Non-essential businesses told to close or face being shut down

Non-essential businesses told to close or face being shut down