Coronavirus - National News

The UK now has the second most reported Covid-19 deaths in the world and the highest in Europe after surpassing Italy’s toll.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said different options are being looked at for getting children and young people back to school.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sketched out how the first stages of easing the lockdown might work, while warning it will not happen soon.

THERE was a sharp fall in the number of Highlanders requiring hospital treatment overnight, despite another increase in Covid-19 cases in the region.

A THIRD person has died from Covid-19 at a coronavirus hotspot in a Skye care home.

A SECOND person is reported to have died as a result of a Covid-19 outbreak on Skye.

A “more targeted lockdown” could be the result of the UK moving towards widespread testing, tracking and tracing of Covid-19.

A RESIDENT at a coronavirus-hit care home on Skye has died, it has been announced.

THE number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Highlands slowed today after several days of larger than average increases.

Scotland’s First Minister has announced plans for a test, trace, and isolate (TTI) strategy for combatting the spread of coronavirus.

Michael Gove says the government is working with employers and unions on safety in workplaces.

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has announced extra support for mental health initiatives during today's coronavirus update.

The number of deaths across the UK from coronavirus has now climbed above 28,000.

Pregnant women have been given up to date advice about the risk of coronavirus during pregnancy

The UK has exceeded the target set at the start of April of 100,000 Covid-19 tests a day according to health secretary Matt Hancock.

THE NHS Highland area no longer has the lowest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases on mainland Scotland after 17 new diagnoses overnight.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she expects Covid-19 testing capacity in Scotland to rise to more than 10,000 a day next week.

NHS Highland and a lab in Inverness are to lead the way in Scotland for antibody testing for Covid-19, health secretary Jeane Freeman has confirmed.

A Russian woman living in Dingwall is using technology to keep in touch with her 80-year-old grandmother in Moscow during the coronavirus lockdown.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will set out how the UK can begin moving back to normal next week.