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SIXTEEN further Covid-19 infections have been detected across the NHS Highland health board region, it has been confirmed.

ANOTHER 14 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the NHS Highland area in the past day.

The UK Government has put in place the largest network of diagnostic testing facilities created in British history.

Face coverings are now mandatory in staff canteens, and the same rule will apply from the start of next week in other communal workplace areas.

MORE than 600 people are now being treated in Scottish hospitals for Covid-19 ­– after another 31 were hospitalised for the virus in the past day.

NHS Highland has detected as many coronavirus cases in the past month as it did in the previous five.

HIGHLANDERS asked to self-isolate during the Covid-19 pandemic have been given details of how to access vital grant support.

THIRTEEN new cases of Covid-19 were detected in the NHS Highland area in the past day.

NHS dental services will be able to restart for patients from November despite Covid

MORE than 800 cases of coronavirus have now been detected in the NHS Highland area after a further 12 positive tests were recorded.

There have been 11 additional confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.

THERE have been another 14 cases of Covid-19 in the NHS Highland area.

ELEVEN further people have contracted Covid-19 across the NHS Highland area, new figures have revealed.

DELAYING the release of the new Bond film is a "kick in the cinematic guts for those of us re-opening independent cinemas", Eden Court's chief said.

Residents in parts of Scotland worst hit by coronavirus have been urged not to travel to other parts of the country during the half-term holiday.

The Scottish Government has set out its response to the recommendations of the Rapid Review of National Qualifications Experience report 2020.

Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafés in the Highlands are to be restricted in their sale of alcohol in a bid to drive down Covid infection rates.

But booze can still be sold to outdoor patrons with tougher sanctions coming for those who flout mask wearing and self-isolation guidance

NINETEEN new Covid-19 cases have been detected in NHS Highland – and Scotland has announced more than 1000 daily infections.

HIGHLAND businesses need further Covid-19 support if the Scottish Government brings in extra virus restrictions, a leading industry figure believes.