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NHS Highland consultant working to undermine the urban myths around Covid-19

16 April 2020
NHS Highland consultant working to undermine the urban myths around Covid-19

NHS Highland consultant working to undermine the urban myths around Covid-19

16 April 2020

The expert in pharmaceutical public health said she wants to stop misinformation from 'going viral'


First Minister reacts to statistics showing a quarter of Scottish Covid-19 coronavirus deaths have occurred in care homes

15 April 2020
First Minister reacts to statistics showing a quarter of Scottish Covid-19 coronavirus deaths have occurred in care homes

First Minister reacts to statistics showing a quarter of Scottish Covid-19 coronavirus deaths have occurred in care homes

15 April 2020

Nicola Sturgeon said “residents of care homes matter every bit as much" after it was confirmed one in four Covid-19 deaths are among those in care.


LifeScan steps in to help with production of personal protective equipment

15 April 2020
LifeScan steps in to help with production of personal protective equipment

LifeScan steps in to help with production of personal protective equipment

15 April 2020

LifeScan is helping in the battle to keep frontline workers supplied with vital safety equipment as they treat patients with coronavirus.


Rise in the number of coronavirus deaths in Highlands

15 April 2020
Rise in the number of coronavirus deaths in Highlands

Rise in the number of coronavirus deaths in Highlands

15 April 2020

New statistics reveal that almost 1000 people have been confirmed or suspected to have died because of the coronavirus in Scotland.


Scottish Government accused of performing a u-turn over Covid-19 Small Business Grant Scheme

15 April 2020
Scottish Government accused of performing a u-turn over Covid-19 Small Business Grant Scheme

Scottish Government accused of performing a u-turn over Covid-19 Small Business Grant Scheme

15 April 2020

The Scottish Government has announced another £220 million is to be made available for businesses during the coronavirus crisis.


Chancellor challenges grim warnings over economy

14 April 2020
Chancellor challenges grim warnings over economy

Chancellor challenges grim warnings over economy

14 April 2020

The Chancellor has challenged the view of an independent fiscal watchdog that the UK economy could shrink by 35 per cent


Politician fears Highlands 'could face the brunt of a recession'

14 April 2020
Politician fears Highlands 'could face the brunt of a recession'

Politician fears Highlands 'could face the brunt of a recession'

14 April 2020

Question marks hang over the Scottish Government's move to cut Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) funding by five per cent.


Scottish Government 'extremely concerned' about claims care homes in England are being prioritised for PPE

14 April 2020
Scottish Government 'extremely concerned' about claims care homes in England are being prioritised for PPE

Scottish Government 'extremely concerned' about claims care homes in England are being prioritised for PPE

14 April 2020

The Scottish Government is investigating allegations England is being prioritised for deliveries of personal protective equipment (PPE) to care homes.


Highland economy could bounce back in event of lockdown shorter than three months, argues economist

10 April 2020
Highland economy could bounce back in event of lockdown shorter than three months, argues economist

Highland economy could bounce back in event of lockdown shorter than three months, argues economist

10 April 2020

THE Highland economy has a good chance of recovery if the coronavirus lock-down does not last longer than three months, a top economist has suggested.


Highland Council closes 15 beauty spot car parks across the region to discourage visitors

09 April 2020
Highland Council closes 15 beauty spot car parks across the region to discourage visitors

Highland Council closes 15 beauty spot car parks across the region to discourage visitors

09 April 2020

Local authority calls on people to stay at home and save lives throughout the Covid-19 pandemic


Scottish charities to get share of £60 million as chancellor unveils new aid package

08 April 2020
Scottish charities to get share of £60 million as chancellor unveils new aid package

Scottish charities to get share of £60 million as chancellor unveils new aid package

08 April 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has promised £750 million of funding for the charity sector across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.


16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area, official statistics confirm

08 April 2020
16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area, official statistics confirm

16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area, official statistics confirm

08 April 2020

A total of 16 people have died of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area, according to new data from the National Records of Scotland.


Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

06 April 2020
Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

06 April 2020

Dr Iain Kennedy said Dr Smith 'cares deeply about patients and our NHS'


First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' over Covid-19 crisis

06 April 2020
First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' over Covid-19 crisis

First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' over Covid-19 crisis

06 April 2020

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the trend over the past 10 days is of a 'rapid increase' in Covid-19 cases


Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance

06 April 2020
Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance

Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance

06 April 2020

The chief medical officer of Scotland Dr Catherine Calderwood has resigned from the government after twice travelling to her second home.


Police have power to close businesses as coronavirus battle ramped up

05 April 2020
Police have power to close businesses as coronavirus battle ramped up

Police have power to close businesses as coronavirus battle ramped up

05 April 2020

Businesses and the public in Scotland are now required by law to follow necessary social distancing measures to slow the spread of coronavirus.


Safety assurances over NHS respirators over expiry date

05 April 2020
Safety assurances over NHS respirators over expiry date

Safety assurances over NHS respirators over expiry date

05 April 2020

An additional 1.5 million protective respirators have been brought back into use despite recently passing their expiry date.


First Minister speaks about emotional impact of coronavirus and lockdown

05 April 2020
First Minister speaks about emotional impact of coronavirus and lockdown

First Minister speaks about emotional impact of coronavirus and lockdown

05 April 2020

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


NHS Highland agrees to bullying compensation in landmark moment

05 April 2020
NHS Highland agrees to bullying compensation in landmark moment

NHS Highland agrees to bullying compensation in landmark moment

05 April 2020

NHS Highland has agreed to a comprehensive programme of compensation and support for victims of bullying.


Scotland to ramp-up Covid-19 testing by the end of month

03 April 2020
Scotland to ramp-up Covid-19 testing by the end of month

Scotland to ramp-up Covid-19 testing by the end of month

03 April 2020

Scotland is to ramp up capacity for testing for Covid-19 after the largest rise yet in the number of confirmed cases and deaths due to the infection.


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