Health

VisitScotland has sent a virtual hug to fans of Scotland with a heart-warming film asking them to dream about visits – but not to travel until later.

Seven more people in the Highlands have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

EDEN Court staff who have been manning Highland Council's new coronavirus helpline have praised the volume of callers ringing up to offer help.

JUST one fixed penalty notice has been issued by police in the Highlands since they were given new powers to enforce coronavirus lockdown measures.

The former chief executive of Highland Council has been appointed to a new agency aimed at reforming the approach to the nation’s health challenges.

The iconic Glenfinnan viaduct joined landmarks across the UK turning blue to show public support for NHS staff treating coronavirus patients.

NHS Highland has dismissed suggestions by a campaign group that cuts at New Craigs Hospital are compromising staff and patient safety.

Almost one in five Highland employees, including vital key workers during the coronavirus crisis, are earning below the real living wage.

A FURTHER 50 coronavirus deaths were announced in Scotland on Thursday – taking the total to 126 since the outbreak began.

Lockdown may be slowing coronavirus spread, but the Highlands is almost certainly just a week behind the central belt when it comes to the statistics.

FERRY passenger numbers have plunged 95% since the coronavirus pandemic – and CalMac chiefs are delighted that people are obeying lockdown rules.

In the wake of bullying allegations NHS Highland had been involved in tendering to appoint specialist assistance for its employee-support programme.

Seven more people in the Highlands have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

AN online appeal has been launched to provide vital face shields for frontline NHS staff in the Highlands.

NHS Highland board has approved its 'healing process'.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands has risen to 51 in the last 24 hours.

A HIGHLAND housing society has announced an instant freeze on planned rent increases for all of its tenants amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Gaelic services held in the Dingwall Community Centre have been postponed until further notice due to the coronavirus crisis.

A NEWSPAPER delivery service has been set up in Cromarty to help residents maintain social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.

Two more people in the Highlands have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.