Coronavirus - Local News

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NHS Highland this morning re-opened its vaccination clinic at Eastgate Shopping Centre in the Highland capital following flooding of the premises.

People living in or visiting five Ross-shire communities next week will be able to pick up free lateral flow device (LFD) Covid-19 test kits.

'INSURMOUNTABLE' staffing pressures are forcing an Easter Ross school to close to S3 pupils today.

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A primary school head teacher has received special recognition at an event to acknowledge unsung heroes, NHS and key workers in Tain.

Lateral Flow Device (LFD) tests will be available to collect or do on-site in Ross-shire locations next week from Wednesday to Friday.

Highland Council has announced a number of schools which are closed across the region today.

All residents in Highland, Argyll and Bute aged over 75 or those who are immunosuppressed are being invited for a spring booster dose.

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The school said staff shortages had forced a partial closure today.

Most of the remaining Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted from next Monday the First Minister has announced.

A Ross-shire primary school and its associated nursery will be closed today because of Covid-19.

Dates and locations of lateral flow device collection points and testing units have been released throughout Easter Ross

NHS Highland consultant Dr Mike Rennie addresses public concerns over emergency room waiting times.

NHS Highland nurses are being asked to cover extra shifts despite warnings that they are "exhausted" following the Coronavirus pandemic.

A number of Covid cases reported at a Ross-shire primary have prompted closure of a class this morning.

NHS Highland has issued an appeal for nurses to work extra hours at Raigmore Hospital tonight and tomorrow.

Covid-19 tests are to be handed out across the Highlands.

After a period where the number of Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland were either declining or plateauing officials are now seeing a rise in numbers.