Health

A FURTHER 33 new positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland area.

NHS Highland reminded people that all vaccinations are free under the NHS, and it will never ask for money.

A FURTHER 14 new coronavirus infections were recorded across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.

A cancer charity that brings comfort to sufferers and their friends and family, is set to benefit from a runaway fundraising success.

Dr Laura Ryan advises someone who has fallen into drug use.

But the public health Dr Tim Allison says it has been a success and is now running well

Louise Bussell, NHS Highland’s interim chief officer for health and social care, on how to look after your mental health during lockdown.

Forty-four more Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area over past day.

A resilient Inverness nurse who qualified while supporting siblings through a family crisis has received a prestigious new university award.

The Highlands has probably passed the peak of coronavirus infections, a doctor has said, while warning the impact will continue to be felt.

THE seven day Covid infection rate across Highland Council has fallen to below 100 cases per 100,000 people for the first time since late December.

NHS Highland has recorded a further 46 positive tests for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.

A nursing home near Inverness has been told to improve on how it deals with wounds and skin damage suffered by adults in its care.

A shinty player who has never run a marathon before is aiming to complete a remarkable seven in seven days for Highland Hospice.

There have been 42 additional confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.

MSP Maree Todd says obeying the rules is still the best way to stay safe as the vaccine is rolled out

Staff, patients and visitors in all hospital and care settings should now use Fluid Resistant Surgical Masks (FRSM) instead of face coverings.

EIGHT Covid patients in the NHS Highland area are now in intensive care – the highest local number of the entire pandemic.

A diary encouraging children to think about their physical and mental health has won online support

For now GPs are leading the way in delivering the vaccine to priority patient groups