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Covid-19 milestone marked as Highland GP warns Putin's actions 'likely to make life harder for everyone'

Covid-19 milestone marked as Highland GP warns Putin's actions 'likely to make life harder for everyone'

Covid-19 milestone marked as Highland GP warns Putin's actions 'likely to make life harder for everyone'

28 February 2022

Putin's actions likely to make life harder for everyone over the coming months, warns a Highland GP.


Pandemic photography project reveals Highland resilience 'and what we're so lucky to have'

Pandemic photography project reveals Highland resilience 'and what we're so lucky to have'

Pandemic photography project reveals Highland resilience 'and what we're so lucky to have'

26 February 2022

Encounters with people while out walking during the coronavirus pandemic have inspired a photographer and writer to put together an exhibition.


Covid test kit handouts flagged by Highland Council

Covid test kit handouts flagged by Highland Council

Covid test kit handouts flagged by Highland Council

26 February 2022

Lateral flow device Covid test kits are to be handed out at a variety of locations across the Highlands next week.


Highland health chief stresses need to maintain guard on Covid as restrictions eased

Highland health chief stresses need to maintain guard on Covid as restrictions eased

Highland health chief stresses need to maintain guard on Covid as restrictions eased

24 February 2022

A Highland health chief says we must "keep up our guard" after plans to lift the remaining Covid legal restrictions were outlined by Nicola Sturgeon.


CalMac confirms cancellation of Stornoway-Ullapool sailings due to Covid-19 protocol

CalMac confirms cancellation of Stornoway-Ullapool sailings due to Covid-19 protocol

CalMac confirms cancellation of Stornoway-Ullapool sailings due to Covid-19 protocol

24 February 2022

The 5.30pm sailing from Ullapool is the latest of several sailings of the Stornoway-Ullapool ferry to be cancelled.


Covid outbreak closes hospital ward

Covid outbreak closes hospital ward

Covid outbreak closes hospital ward

23 February 2022

A WARD at Raigmore Hospital has been forced to close to new patients and visitors after an outbreak of Covid-19.


County Community Hospital in Invergordon reopens

County Community Hospital in Invergordon reopens

County Community Hospital in Invergordon reopens

23 February 2022

The County Community Hospital in Invergordon has reopened to new admissions today. The ward was closed due to a small number of Covid-19 cases.


All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

23 February 2022

Wearing face masks, conducting contact tracing and vaccine passports checks will no longer be compulsory


POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

21 February 2022

The majority of those who took part in our online poll agree with the move to easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Schools from Monday.


Covid-19 reality check: 'Even diseases that people no longer talk about can return', warns NHS Highland public health chief

Covid-19 reality check: 'Even diseases that people no longer talk about can return', warns NHS Highland public health chief

Covid-19 reality check: 'Even diseases that people no longer talk about can return', warns NHS Highland public health chief

20 February 2022

In his Health Matters column, Dr Tim Allison discusses getting used to life with covid and the importance of vaccination.


New pop-up LFD collection points in Ross-shire next week

New pop-up LFD collection points in Ross-shire next week

New pop-up LFD collection points in Ross-shire next week

18 February 2022

NHS Highland and the Highland Council are working together to provide LFD tests across Ross-shire and the wider region


SCHOOL UPDATE: Two schools closed today in Ross-shire

SCHOOL UPDATE: Two schools closed today in Ross-shire

SCHOOL UPDATE: Two schools closed today in Ross-shire

18 February 2022

Two Ross-shire schools have this morning remained closed for a variety of reasons.


Free Covid test kit handout in these Ross-shire communities next week

Free Covid test kit handout in these Ross-shire communities next week

Free Covid test kit handout in these Ross-shire communities next week

11 February 2022

Several Ross-shire towns and villages are included in the handout schedule.


Charity founded by Conon Bridge man recognised for support offered to Covid-19 sufferers

Charity founded by Conon Bridge man recognised for support offered to Covid-19 sufferers

Charity founded by Conon Bridge man recognised for support offered to Covid-19 sufferers

10 February 2022

A government motion has recognised the efforts of a Covid-19 support community founded by Conon Bridge native Michael MacLennan.


Covid-19 school rules to be eased

Covid-19 school rules to be eased

Covid-19 school rules to be eased

10 February 2022

The requirement for high school pupils and staff to wear face coverings in classrooms will be removed from the end of the month.


Funding boost for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh

Funding boost for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh

Funding boost for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh

09 February 2022

Two projects within Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh are set to benefit in the latest round of a Scottish Government grant funding scheme.


Ross-shire school nursery closed due to Covid

Ross-shire school nursery closed due to Covid

Ross-shire school nursery closed due to Covid

07 February 2022

A school nursery in Ross-shire has not opened today because of a Covid-19 alert.


Easter Ross showcase events for young people 'will act as a lasting legacy'

Easter Ross showcase events for young people 'will act as a lasting legacy'

Easter Ross showcase events for young people 'will act as a lasting legacy'

07 February 2022

New video to premier next week showcasing young talent in the Highlands and discussing life and covid throughout the region.


Lateral Flow Device kits on offer in Highland towns

Lateral Flow Device kits on offer in Highland towns

Lateral Flow Device kits on offer in Highland towns

04 February 2022

Packs of Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kits will be distributed at several Highland locations next week.


Praise for council Covid-19 relief staff

Praise for council Covid-19 relief staff

Praise for council Covid-19 relief staff

02 February 2022

Local authority staff who worked to deliver Covid-19 grants to hard-hit Highland businesses have been praised by a senior councillor.


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