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NHS Highland urges people not to become complacent about social distancing

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

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

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

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

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

Former Highland Council chief executive appointed to Public Health Scotland

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

UK aims to test 100,000 people a day for Covid-19 by the end of April

UK aims to test 100,000 people a day for Covid-19 by the end of April

UK health minister Matt Hancock set the goal as part of a five point strategy despite only just having reached the 10,000 tests a day mark

Scotland is to launch a new and more 'robust' reporting method for Covid-19 cases and deaths

Scotland is to launch a new and more 'robust' reporting method for Covid-19 cases and deaths

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement after largest single say rise in fatalities due to 40 deaths being reported late

Highlands cannot afford to be complacent about coronavirus, region’s medical chiefs warn

Highlands cannot afford to be complacent about coronavirus, region’s medical chiefs warn

Lockdown may be slowing coronavirus spread, but the Highlands is almost certainly just a week behind the central belt when it comes to the statistics.

Business secretary tells banks it is 'completely unacceptable' to refuse businesses government-backed loans

Business secretary tells banks it is 'completely unacceptable' to refuse businesses government-backed loans

Business secretary Alok Sharma has said it is “completely unacceptable” for banks to refuse government-backed loans to good businesses.

Council's coronavirus helpline gets 1600 calls in its first week

Council's coronavirus helpline gets 1600 calls in its first week

Staff at Highland Council’s dedicated Covid-19 helpline have dealt with more than 1600 calls since it went live last Wednesday afternoon.

Highland MSP on his efforts to live normally while still engaging in 'politics from home'

Highland MSP on his efforts to live normally while still engaging in 'politics from home'

Conservative Edward Mountain said having a daily routine and making the effort to contact friends, colleagues and staff helps being on lock down

First Minister says thousands of new NHS beds will be made available for Covid-19 patients

First Minister says thousands of new NHS beds will be made available for Covid-19 patients

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says NHS Scotland intends to quadruple the number of available intensive care unit beds.

Mental health specialist contracted to provide support to stressed NHS Highland employees during coronavirus outbreak

Mental health specialist contracted to provide support to stressed NHS Highland employees during coronavirus outbreak

In the wake of bullying allegations NHS Highland had been involved in tendering to appoint specialist assistance for its employee-support programme.

High Life Highland contract row put on hold

31 March 2020

High Life Highland contract row put on hold

31 March 2020

A contract dispute at one of the largest employers in the Highlands has been put on hold due to coronavirus.

NHS Highland delivers 'milestone' in dealing with its bullying issues

NHS Highland delivers 'milestone' in dealing with its bullying issues

Eighteen months after the whistle-blowers exposed NHS Highland’s culture of bullying, the health board has been praised.

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

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