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Tackling the threat of new Covid-19 variant in Scotland

People have been urged to redouble their efforts after confirmation of two cases of the Omicron variant in England.

Prime Minister sets out new measures as Omicron variant identified in UK

Work is ongoing to fully understand how mutations may change the behaviour of the virus with regards to vaccines, treatments and transmissibility.

Breaking: Covid vaccine certificates set to stay but the scheme will not be extended to new facilities or venues

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called on people to take Lateral Flow Tests before socialising

Almost 20,000 Highlanders set to be hit by the cut in Universal Credit

MP Drew Hendry says it could not have come at a worse time with energy prices and inflation set to soar

Highland MSP secures a parliamentary debate on the ambulance crisis

Jamie Halcro Johnston says 'I hope it will leave Humza Yousaf in no doubt of the growing anger that many are feeling'

Coronavirus update: Live briefing to be held on jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds

The UK's four chief medical officers will hold a live press conference at Downing St at 4pm over the decision to offer 12-15-year-olds covid vaccines.

Watch: Janey Godley features in video posted by Highland Council despite fury over disgusting' slurs

The council was slammed for using the controversial comic who has since issued an apology

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold Indyref2 before the end of 2023

She says 'our aim, Covid permitting, is that it will be in the first half of this Parliament – before the end of 2023'

More than 1000 pupils and 150 staff are self-isolating due to the surge in Covid cases

Council bosses warns the pressure is mounting in tandem with the number of cases

NHS Highland Covid total rises by 185

A FURTHER 185 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area in the past 24 hours.

More than 1000 Covid cases detected in just one week

THE figure represents nearly one tenth of all known infections reported across NHS Highland during the entire pandemic.

'Significant' surge in Covid in NHS Highland area is of 'concern', say top doctors

A "SIGNIFICANT" surge in Covid cases across NHS Highland is "concerning", health chiefs have warned.

Covid figure rises by 178 across NHS Highland

THERE were 178 newly-confirmed cases of the coronavirus across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, Public Health Scotland has revealed.

Covid total rises by 167 across NHS Highland area

ALMOST 170 new positive tests for Covid-19 have been reported in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours – and nearly 300 in just two days.

Eighty-two fresh Covid cases detected

ANOTHER 82 confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the NHS Highland region over the past day.

NHS Highland detects 71 new Covid cases

SEVENTY-one fresh positive tests for the coronavirus have been recorded across NHS Highland in the past day.

Workplace testing rolled out to boost recovery

The testing expansion has been introduced in response to requests from organisations and representative bodies from a range of sectors.

Coronavirus National

Tackling the threat of new Covid-19 variant in Scotland

Prime Minister sets out new measures as Omicron variant identified in UK

Prime Minister sets out new measures as Omicron variant identified in UK

Breaking: Covid vaccine certificates set to stay but the scheme will not be extended to new facilities or venues

Breaking: Covid vaccine certificates set to stay but the scheme will not be extended to new facilities or venues

Almost 20,000 Highlanders set to be hit by the cut in Universal Credit

Almost 20,000 Highlanders set to be hit by the cut in Universal Credit

Highland MSP secures a parliamentary debate on the ambulance crisis

Highland MSP secures a parliamentary debate on the ambulance crisis

Coronavirus update: Live briefing to be held on jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds

Coronavirus update: Live briefing to be held on jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds

Watch: Janey Godley features in video posted by Highland Council despite fury over disgusting' slurs

Watch: Janey Godley features in video posted by Highland Council despite fury over disgusting' slurs

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold Indyref2 before the end of 2023

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold Indyref2 before the end of 2023

More than 1000 pupils and 150 staff are self-isolating due to the surge in Covid cases