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UK health secretary announces life assurance scheme for health and social care workers

27 April 2020
UK health secretary announces life assurance scheme for health and social care workers

UK health secretary announces life assurance scheme for health and social care workers

27 April 2020

As 82 NHS and care staff die due to Covid-19 Matt Hancock reveals their families will get £60,000 under the scheme


First Minister Nicola Sturgeon welcomes progress against Covid-19 with intensive care admissions down by a third

27 April 2020
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon welcomes progress against Covid-19 with intensive care admissions down by a third

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon welcomes progress against Covid-19 with intensive care admissions down by a third

27 April 2020

The number of hospitalisations with the virus has also stabilised and could be on a 'downward trend'


NHS Highland area confirmed as amongst first to get mobile Covid-19 testing units

27 April 2020
NHS Highland area confirmed as amongst first to get mobile Covid-19 testing units

NHS Highland area confirmed as amongst first to get mobile Covid-19 testing units

27 April 2020

The locations for the deployment have not yet been revealed with the logistics still being worked out


Spotlight on Highland Council staff stepping up to new challenges during coronavirus crisis

25 April 2020
Spotlight on Highland Council staff stepping up to new challenges during coronavirus crisis

Spotlight on Highland Council staff stepping up to new challenges during coronavirus crisis

25 April 2020

Highland Council has found itself having to be flexible to fulfil its statutory obligations, with staff in Ross-shire playing their part.


Essential freight routes preserved in multinational agreement

25 April 2020
Essential freight routes preserved in multinational agreement

Essential freight routes preserved in multinational agreement

25 April 2020

Transport minister Grant Shapps has announced a major effort to sustain vital freight routes across Europe.


NHS response to coronavirus infections is 'very rapid', says GP helping to man NHS24 helpline

25 April 2020
NHS response to coronavirus infections is 'very rapid', says GP helping to man NHS24 helpline

NHS response to coronavirus infections is 'very rapid', says GP helping to man NHS24 helpline

25 April 2020

A GP in the frontline of the fight against Covid-19 has assured those afraid they are infected that they'll be seen “rapidly” once they contact NHS24.


Scotland ready to implement on-demand Covid-19 tests for key workers

24 April 2020
Scotland ready to implement on-demand Covid-19 tests for key workers

Scotland ready to implement on-demand Covid-19 tests for key workers

24 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland is “ready to go live” with coronavirus testing on-demand for key workers.


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

24 April 2020
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

24 April 2020

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


Return to normal 'not on the cards' in the near future, says First Minister

23 April 2020
Return to normal 'not on the cards' in the near future, says First Minister

Return to normal 'not on the cards' in the near future, says First Minister

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

23 April 2020
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

23 April 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has paid tribute to the armed forces for their role providing support in the UK’s battle with Covid-19.


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

23 April 2020
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

23 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.


MSP calls for support for Highland sporting estates amid the Covid-19 pandemic

22 April 2020
MSP calls for support for Highland sporting estates amid the Covid-19 pandemic

MSP calls for support for Highland sporting estates amid the Covid-19 pandemic

22 April 2020

Donald Stewart says estates must not be 'overlooked' for government support


Coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area now stand at 50

22 April 2020
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.


City is to get a coronavirus testing centre for key workers

21 April 2020
City is to get a coronavirus testing centre for key workers

City is to get a coronavirus testing centre for key workers

21 April 2020

A new drive-through coronavirus testing facility is to open in Inverness.


Highland politicians call for government action to support media outlets

20 April 2020
Highland politicians call for government action to support media outlets

Highland politicians call for government action to support media outlets

20 April 2020

Politicians have called for support for media outlets which employ hundreds of people across the north.


Care homes to get personal protective equipment from the government and ramped-up testing

18 April 2020
Care homes to get personal protective equipment from the government and ramped-up testing

Care homes to get personal protective equipment from the government and ramped-up testing

18 April 2020

Health secretary Jeane Freeman acknowledged the need to do more for those in the care home sector


Scottish Government to set up economic recovery group

18 April 2020
Scottish Government to set up economic recovery group

Scottish Government to set up economic recovery group

18 April 2020

The Scottish Government is to start post-Covid-19 economic planning with the assistance of business leaders and experts.


Highlife Highland furloughs more than 1200 staff after closing much of its operations a month ago

17 April 2020
Highlife Highland furloughs more than 1200 staff after closing much of its operations a month ago

Highlife Highland furloughs more than 1200 staff after closing much of its operations a month ago

17 April 2020

The staff have been sent home on full pay though hundreds have also volunteered to support Highland Council's Covid-19 efforts


Ross County does its bit to help during lockdown with 'For Our People' campaign

17 April 2020
Ross County does its bit to help during lockdown with 'For Our People' campaign

Ross County does its bit to help during lockdown with 'For Our People' campaign

17 April 2020

ROSS County FC has launched a campaign to sustain its “bond” with the local community and do everything it can to help during the Covid-19.


NHS Highland staff thanked for their 'exceptional' work during the Covid-19 pandemic

17 April 2020
NHS Highland staff thanked for their 'exceptional' work during the Covid-19 pandemic

NHS Highland staff thanked for their 'exceptional' work during the Covid-19 pandemic

17 April 2020

NHS Highland chairman Professor Boyd Robertson has thanked health board staff for their “exceptional work” during the Covid-19 outbreak.


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