Coronavirus - National News

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the chief medical officer made a "mistake" by travelling to her second home, but she should keep her job.

The government’s furlough scheme allows for 80 per cent of salary, up to £2500, to be reclaimed by the employer per month.

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

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

Cancer Research UK is constantly updating its website with information for people with cancer and their families.

The UK health secretary has said the country cannot relax social distancing measures even as the weather is set to improve.

RESIDENTS living in more remote parts of the Highlands will not be forgotten during the coronavirus lockdown, the council has promised.

VisitScotland has sent a virtual hug to fans of Scotland with a heart-warming film asking them to dream about visits – but not to travel until later.

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

EDEN Court staff who have been manning Highland Council's new coronavirus helpline have praised the volume of callers ringing up to offer help.

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

Just one fixed penalty notice has been issued by police in the Highlands since they were given new powers to enforce coronavirus lockdown measures.

A list of resources for musicians who may find themselves out of work during the coronavirus outbreak.

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

Bear Scotland has said it will be focusing on its emergency response

International research finds over 35,500 websites related to Covid-19 had been created in the last month

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

IRRESPONSIBLE tourists looking to flout the coronavirus lockdown this Easter have been warned to "stay away" from the Highlands by a local MP.

FIFTY further coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland – taking the total to 126 since the outbreak began.

A national sight loss charity is calling for blind and partially sighted people to be included in the priority group able to access online shopping.