Politics

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.

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

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

The board medical director Dr Boyd Peters is encouraging people to adhere to guidance, saying it helps stop the spread of Covid-19

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

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

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

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

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.

A HIGHLAND MSP has questioned the Scottish Government on the rights of workers who feel they are being asked to do non-essential work.

NHS Highland has dismissed suggestions by a campaign group that cuts at New Craigs Hospital are compromising staff and patient safety.

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.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to set to appear in a one-hour special about coronavirus on MFR and MFR 2 on Friday.

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

A campaign group is claiming that cuts at New Craigs Hospital are compromising staff and patient safety during the coronavirus pandemic.

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

Highland MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed a Scottish Government decision to reverse a proposal to replace trial by jury with trial by a single judge.

SAFETY signs are to be reinstated at a notorious accident blackspot on the A9, a Highland MSP has said.