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Scotland is ready to 'go live' with on-demand Covid-19 tests for key workers

Scotland is ready to 'go live' with on-demand Covid-19 tests for key workers

Scotland is ready to 'go live' with on-demand Covid-19 tests for key workers

24 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the move but there will be a wait after the system crashed due to demand


NHS Highland tells MSP it is working to help care home staff during coronavirus crisis

NHS Highland tells MSP it is working to help care home staff during coronavirus crisis

NHS Highland tells MSP it is working to help care home staff during coronavirus crisis

24 April 2020

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has been told NHS Highland is developing a model to help care home staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Green MSP John Finnie praises communities for Covid-19 coronavirus compliance

Green MSP John Finnie praises communities for Covid-19 coronavirus compliance

Green MSP John Finnie praises communities for Covid-19 coronavirus compliance

24 April 2020

MSP John Finnie has praised the overwhelming majority of individuals in the Highlands for complying with emergency regulations.


MP shows his support during weekly Clap for Carers event

MP shows his support during weekly Clap for Carers event

MP shows his support during weekly Clap for Carers event

24 April 2020

Inverness MP Drew Hendry hits a pan during the pandemic to say thanks to dedicated NHS staff.


Test, track and trace efforts to be ramped up with hiring of 18,000 people to track cases of Covid-19

Test, track and trace efforts to be ramped up with hiring of 18,000 people to track cases of Covid-19

Test, track and trace efforts to be ramped up with hiring of 18,000 people to track cases of Covid-19

23 April 2020

UK health secretary Matt Hancock has said 18,000 people are to be employed to trace and track cases of Covid-19.


'Highlands and Islands media must be supported through crisis'

'Highlands and Islands media must be supported through crisis'

'Highlands and Islands media must be supported through crisis'

23 April 2020

Regional Green MSP John Finnie has lent his support to the Scottish Newspaper Society’s request for assistance through the Covid-19 crisis.


First Minister reveals strategy that sketches out ways to ease – but not end – the lockdown

First Minister reveals strategy that sketches out ways to ease – but not end – the lockdown

First Minister reveals strategy that sketches out ways to ease – but not end – the lockdown

23 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined possible ways the government could end the lockdown.


Foreign Secretary praises 'amazing work' by the British armed forces supporting the Covid-19 response

Foreign Secretary praises 'amazing work' by the British armed forces supporting the Covid-19 response

Foreign Secretary praises 'amazing work' by the British armed forces supporting the Covid-19 response

22 April 2020

Dominic Raab was in no doubt their efforts have helped 'save more lives'


New figures reveal those over 75 make up vast majority of coronavirus deaths in Scotland

New figures reveal those over 75 make up vast majority of coronavirus deaths in Scotland

New figures reveal those over 75 make up vast majority of coronavirus deaths in Scotland

22 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has detailed measures to protect care home residents as statistics most Covid-19 deaths take place among the over-75s.


Around 20 short-term prisoners in the Highlands likely to be eligible for early release

Around 20 short-term prisoners in the Highlands likely to be eligible for early release

Around 20 short-term prisoners in the Highlands likely to be eligible for early release

22 April 2020

It is thought the number of prisoners eligible for early release in the Highlands and Western Isles as part of coronavirus measures will be under 20.


Coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area now stand at 50

Coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area now stand at 50

Coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area now stand at 50

22 April 2020

A total of 50 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19.


Human trials for a vaccine against Covid-19 will start in the UK on Thursday, health secretary says

Human trials for a vaccine against Covid-19 will start in the UK on Thursday, health secretary says

Human trials for a vaccine against Covid-19 will start in the UK on Thursday, health secretary says

21 April 2020

Human trials of a Covid-19 vaccine in the UK will begin on Thursday according to UK health secretary Matt Hancock.


Coronavirus lifeline support for Scottish businesses to be paid in early May

Coronavirus lifeline support for Scottish businesses to be paid in early May

Coronavirus lifeline support for Scottish businesses to be paid in early May

21 April 2020

Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop has confirmed grant funding for the newly self-employed and small businesses will be available in the coming days.


Stair-climbing Highland pensioner commended at the Scottish Parliament

Stair-climbing Highland pensioner commended at the Scottish Parliament

Stair-climbing Highland pensioner commended at the Scottish Parliament

21 April 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has praised the fundraising efforts of Margaret Payne by lodging a Scottish Parliament motion.


MSP calls for support for prisoners released early as part of coronavirus measures

MSP calls for support for prisoners released early as part of coronavirus measures

MSP calls for support for prisoners released early as part of coronavirus measures

21 April 2020

Any prisoners released as part of emergency coronavirus measures must get full support to reintegrate into society, a Scottish Green MSP has said.


Social distancing regulations temporarily strengthened – with fines for businesses who do not enforce rules

Social distancing regulations temporarily strengthened – with fines for businesses who do not enforce rules

Social distancing regulations temporarily strengthened – with fines for businesses who do not enforce rules

21 April 2020

Social distancing regulations introduced to slow the spread of coronavirus have been extended to protect workers.


First Minister says economic recovery goes hand in hand with managing health implications of coronavirus

First Minister says economic recovery goes hand in hand with managing health implications of coronavirus

First Minister says economic recovery goes hand in hand with managing health implications of coronavirus

21 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says there is no "trade-off" between saving lives and Scotland's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.


MSP urges banks to offer ‘real holidays’ from loans for businesses

MSP urges banks to offer ‘real holidays’ from loans for businesses

MSP urges banks to offer ‘real holidays’ from loans for businesses

21 April 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain urges banks to offer ‘real holidays’ for businesses impacted by Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic


New report predicts major impact on Scotland's economy as a result of coronavirus pandemic

New report predicts major impact on Scotland's economy as a result of coronavirus pandemic

New report predicts major impact on Scotland's economy as a result of coronavirus pandemic

21 April 2020

Scotland's gross domestic product (GDP) could fall by around a third according to a report by the chief economist.


Highland MSP makes call for accelerated business support

Highland MSP makes call for accelerated business support

Highland MSP makes call for accelerated business support

21 April 2020

Kate Forbes and Fiona Hyslop have called on the UK government to expand and accelerate the delivery of support for business during the pandemic.


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