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Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area up to 103

20 May 2020
Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area up to 103

Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area up to 103

20 May 2020

A total of 103 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19, up from 97 a week ago.


£33m Scottish Government response as unemployment rises to 113,000

19 May 2020
£33m Scottish Government response as unemployment rises to 113,000

£33m Scottish Government response as unemployment rises to 113,000

19 May 2020

The Scottish Government will invest £33 million to help get people back to work after the unemployment rate rose by 13,000, Nicola Sturgeon has said.


Sturgeon outlines possibility of easing lockdown in the next two weeks

18 May 2020
Sturgeon outlines possibility of easing lockdown in the next two weeks

Sturgeon outlines possibility of easing lockdown in the next two weeks

18 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland is hopefully gearing up for the biggest relaxation of the coronavirus lockdown yet.


Lockdown as important now as when it began, says myth-busting NHS consultant

13 May 2020
Lockdown as important now as when it began, says myth-busting NHS consultant

Lockdown as important now as when it began, says myth-busting NHS consultant

13 May 2020

Consultant in pharmaceutical public health Sharon Pfleger has issued fresh advice after hearing Nicola Sturgeon say that the lockdown will continue.


Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area rises to 97

13 May 2020
Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area rises to 97

Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area rises to 97

13 May 2020

A total of 97 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected coronavirus – up from 88 a week ago.


Chancellor to continue furlough scheme until end of October

12 May 2020
Chancellor to continue furlough scheme until end of October

Chancellor to continue furlough scheme until end of October

12 May 2020

The UK Government’s furlough scheme that helped save millions of jobs has been extended until the end of October, says Chancellor Rishi Sunak.


Highland MPs worried about influx of tourists after Prime Minister's statement

12 May 2020
Highland MPs worried about influx of tourists after Prime Minister's statement

Highland MPs worried about influx of tourists after Prime Minister's statement

12 May 2020

Highland MPs have united to express their dismay over a possible wave of tourists after Boris Johnson said people “can drive to other destinations”.


Highland Council accused of using pandemic as excuse to keep public in the dark

12 May 2020
Highland Council accused of using pandemic as excuse to keep public in the dark

Highland Council accused of using pandemic as excuse to keep public in the dark

12 May 2020

Highland Council is coming under fire for using the Covid-19 crisis to shut out the public and make decisions behind closed doors.


Jamie Stone says he's 'none the wiser' on UK Government's revised coronavirus message

10 May 2020
Jamie Stone says he's 'none the wiser' on UK Government's revised coronavirus message

Jamie Stone says he's 'none the wiser' on UK Government's revised coronavirus message

10 May 2020

Jamie Stone has admitted he is "none the wiser" about the meaning of the UK Government's new "Stay Alert" message over coronavirus.


Country can draw 'strength and inspiration' from WWII generation as it faces Covid-19

08 May 2020
Country can draw 'strength and inspiration' from WWII generation as it faces Covid-19

Country can draw 'strength and inspiration' from WWII generation as it faces Covid-19

08 May 2020

On the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to the “bravery, dedication and idealism” of the World War II generation.


Death toll in the NHS Highland area rises by 16 to 88 in the past week

06 May 2020
Death toll in the NHS Highland area rises by 16 to 88 in the past week

Death toll in the NHS Highland area rises by 16 to 88 in the past week

06 May 2020

A total of 88 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – up from 72 a week ago.


Scottish Government making preparations to start lifting lockdown when possible

05 May 2020
Scottish Government making preparations to start lifting lockdown when possible

Scottish Government making preparations to start lifting lockdown when possible

05 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sketched out the first stages of what easing the lockdown measures would look like.


First Minister discusses test, trace and isolate strategy for Scotland

04 May 2020
First Minister discusses test, trace and isolate strategy for Scotland

First Minister discusses test, trace and isolate strategy for Scotland

04 May 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has announced plans for a test, trace, and isolate strategy to combat the spread of coronavirus.


Caithness could be one of first areas for mobile coronavirus testing

30 April 2020
Caithness could be one of first areas for mobile coronavirus testing

Caithness could be one of first areas for mobile coronavirus testing

30 April 2020

Caithness may be the first port of call for a mobile coronavirus testing centre, according to NHS Highland's interim director of public health.


Highland Council forecasting £80 million budget black hole

29 April 2020
Highland Council forecasting £80 million budget black hole

Highland Council forecasting £80 million budget black hole

29 April 2020

Highland Council is preparing for a budget gap of over £80 million within the current financial year due to the impact of coronavirus.


Care home deaths now account for almost 40% of coronavirus fatalities in Scotland

29 April 2020
Care home deaths now account for almost 40% of coronavirus fatalities in Scotland

Care home deaths now account for almost 40% of coronavirus fatalities in Scotland

29 April 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is "deeply distressing" to see new national figures showing the wave of care home deaths continuing to rise.


Covid-19 death toll in the NHS Highland area rises by 22 in past week

29 April 2020
Covid-19 death toll in the NHS Highland area rises by 22 in past week

Covid-19 death toll in the NHS Highland area rises by 22 in past week

29 April 2020

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.


Caution urged over question of easing lockdown in Highlands

29 April 2020
Caution urged over question of easing lockdown in Highlands

Caution urged over question of easing lockdown in Highlands

29 April 2020

Highland politicians have urged cautioned over the idea that the north could become one of the first places to be eased out of lockdown measures.


Stone welcomes move on mobile Covid-19 testing in Highlands

27 April 2020
Stone welcomes move on mobile Covid-19 testing in Highlands

Stone welcomes move on mobile Covid-19 testing in Highlands

27 April 2020

Jamie Stone has welcomed the news that the Highlands will be one of the first areas to see the roll-out of mobile coronavirus testing facilities.


Highland Council budget will have to be rewritten

23 April 2020
Highland Council budget will have to be rewritten

Highland Council budget will have to be rewritten

23 April 2020

Highland Council will have to abandon the budget it agreed two months ago and rewrite it from top to bottom due to the impact of Covid-19.


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