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A “more targeted lockdown” could be the result of the UK moving towards widespread testing, tracking and tracing of Covid-19.

First Minister reveals a test, trace, isolate and support strategy for Scotland to deal with Covid-19

First Minister reveals a test, trace, isolate and support strategy for Scotland to deal with Covid-19

Nicola Sturgeon says the country needs to conduct 15,000 tests a day for the system to work and to 'get a degree of normality back into our lives'

End of 2023 is earliest date for new Highland prison to be operational

End of 2023 is earliest date for new Highland prison to be operational

The late 2023 date for opening of a new prison in Inverness is a step forward for the project which was postponed indefinitely three months ago.

UK hits target of more than 100,000 Covid-19 tests a day

UK hits target of more than 100,000 Covid-19 tests a day

UK health secretary Matt Hancock reveals a total of 122,347 tests were carried out yesterday

Scotland aiming to analyse 12,000 coronavirus tests daily by mid-May

Scotland aiming to analyse 12,000 coronavirus tests daily by mid-May

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she expects Covid-19 testing capacity in Scotland to rise to more than 10,000 a day next week

Inverness lab to lead Scotland's testing of coronavirus antibodies

Inverness lab to lead Scotland's testing of coronavirus antibodies

NHS Highland and a lab in Inverness are to lead the way in Scotland for antibody testing for Covid-19, health secretary Jeane Freeman has confirmed.

Ross-shire tailor has locals covered with big-hearted Covid-19 mask initiative

Ross-shire tailor has locals covered with big-hearted Covid-19 mask initiative

A TAILOR in Ross-shire's county town has been making free masks for locals with leftover material – and is on the lookout for material to make more.

NHS Highland revamps services to minimise coronavirus risk

NHS Highland revamps services to minimise coronavirus risk

NHS Highland medical director Dr Boyd Peters has warned the Covid-19 bug is likely to be a danger for at least a year.

First Minister calls on the country not to risk progress on tackling spread of Covid-19

First Minister calls on the country not to risk progress on tackling spread of Covid-19

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she “really feared” just a few weeks ago that the NHS in Scotland would be overwhelmed by the coronavirus.

Covid-19 impact almost quadruples Highland Council's budget gap

Covid-19 impact almost quadruples Highland Council's budget gap

Local authority now has to plug an £80 million black hole in its finances

UK pledges £1.65 billion over the next five years in a bid to find a vaccine for Covid-19

UK pledges £1.65 billion over the next five years in a bid to find a vaccine for Covid-19

The cash will also go to ensuring that the world's poorest people also get immunised from the virus

Coronovirus toll on care home staff and residents 'deeply distressing', says First Minister

Coronovirus toll on care home staff and residents 'deeply distressing', says First Minister

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the numbers are 'deeply distressing'

Covid-19 death toll in NHS Highland area rises to 72

Covid-19 death toll in NHS Highland area rises to 72

A total of 72 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – up from 50 seven days ago.

Could Highlands lead the way in ending lockdown?

Could Highlands lead the way in ending lockdown?

Moves to lift elements of the coronavirus lockdown earlier in the Highlands than elsewhere would be welcomed – but cautiously – it has been claimed.

NHS Highland plan to provide mental health support for employees on agenda

NHS Highland plan to provide mental health support for employees on agenda

Contracts with psychological therapies provider Validium are being drawn up and could be in place by Friday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essential freight routes preserved in multinational agreement