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Thurso High pupils forced to isolate

Thurso High pupils forced to isolate

Thurso High pupils forced to isolate

20 May 2021

A positive coronavirus test earlier in the week meant some pupils had to isolate, but follow-up tests proved negative, Highland Council said.


Royal Dornoch offers free golf to NHS and care staff as a thank you to key workers during Covid pandemic

Royal Dornoch offers free golf to NHS and care staff as a thank you to key workers during Covid pandemic

Royal Dornoch offers free golf to NHS and care staff as a thank you to key workers during Covid pandemic

20 May 2021

Royal Dornoch Golf Club is offering free rounds on both its courses to NHS and care staff for the remainder of May and all of June.


Five new cases of Covid-19 diagnosed in NHS Highland area

Five new cases of Covid-19 diagnosed in NHS Highland area

Five new cases of Covid-19 diagnosed in NHS Highland area

19 May 2021

A further five cases of Covid-19 have been diagnosed in the NHS Highland area, bringing the cumulative total for the region to 5185.


Trade 'very good' says Caithness hotelier after easing of restrictions

Trade 'very good' says Caithness hotelier after easing of restrictions

Trade 'very good' says Caithness hotelier after easing of restrictions

18 May 2021

Caithness hotelier Andrew Mowat described business as "very good" on Monday following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.


Rise of two in number of Highland Covid-19 cases

Rise of two in number of Highland Covid-19 cases

Rise of two in number of Highland Covid-19 cases

18 May 2021

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland region has risen by two, taking the cumulative total for the region to 5180.


No new Covid cases recorded in Highland and Islands

No new Covid cases recorded in Highland and Islands

No new Covid cases recorded in Highland and Islands

17 May 2021

There were no new coronavirus cases across the Highlands and Islands on Monday, as the cumulative total for the NHS Highland area remained at 5178.


People in Highlands told to seek refunds over axed summer holiday plans

People in Highlands told to seek refunds over axed summer holiday plans

People in Highlands told to seek refunds over axed summer holiday plans

17 May 2021

Advice Direct Scotland said consumer rights remain in place and legislation must be adhered to by travel providers.


Rapid community testing for Covid-19 available in Thurso and Wick next week

Rapid community testing for Covid-19 available in Thurso and Wick next week

Rapid community testing for Covid-19 available in Thurso and Wick next week

14 May 2021

Rapid community testing will be available at Thurso and Wick next week in a move aimed at helping to prevent any further spread of Covid-19.


No fresh Covid infections detected in latest 24 hour window

No fresh Covid infections detected in latest 24 hour window

No fresh Covid infections detected in latest 24 hour window

14 May 2021

NHS Highland has recorded no fresh Covid infections in the past day.


Caithness councillor Nicola Sinclair sees 'a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel' with return of hugging

Caithness councillor Nicola Sinclair sees 'a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel' with return of hugging

Caithness councillor Nicola Sinclair sees 'a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel' with return of hugging

14 May 2021

Councillor Nicola Sinclair has welcomed the opportunity for people across Scotland to hug their family and friends from the start of next week.


Two more Covid infections detected

Two more Covid infections detected

Two more Covid infections detected

13 May 2021

A COUPLE of additional cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland area.


Covid total increases by five

Covid total increases by five

Covid total increases by five

12 May 2021

FIVE more people have tested positive for the coronavirus across the NHS Highland area.


Where to get help in a crisis – new service launched during Mental Health Awareness week

Where to get help in a crisis – new service launched during Mental Health Awareness week

Where to get help in a crisis – new service launched during Mental Health Awareness week

11 May 2021

A new service directing individuals and communities to trusted mental health support has been launched during Mental Health Awareness Week.


Sturgeon confirms Covid restrictions to ease from Monday

Sturgeon confirms Covid restrictions to ease from Monday

Sturgeon confirms Covid restrictions to ease from Monday

11 May 2021

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed a major lifting of restrictions from level three to level two from Monday.


NHS Highland records four new positive tests for Covid-19

NHS Highland records four new positive tests for Covid-19

NHS Highland records four new positive tests for Covid-19

10 May 2021

ANOTHER four Covid-19 infections have been detected across the NHS Highland area.


NHS Highland area records two new Covid cases

NHS Highland area records two new Covid cases

NHS Highland area records two new Covid cases

07 May 2021

TWO more cases of Covid-19 were confirmed across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.


Councillor calls for Covid testing centre to be moved out of Wick riverside car park

Councillor calls for Covid testing centre to be moved out of Wick riverside car park

Councillor calls for Covid testing centre to be moved out of Wick riverside car park

07 May 2021

Efforts are being stepped up to get Wick's Covid-19 testing centre moved out of the main car park in the middle of the town.


Four new Covid cases detected

Four new Covid cases detected

Four new Covid cases detected

06 May 2021

A FURTHER four new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area.


Covid chaos could end by winter, says professor

Covid chaos could end by winter, says professor

Covid chaos could end by winter, says professor

06 May 2021

Covid could be effectively eradicated in the UK by this winter, one of the country's top microbiologists has claimed.


Jobs in far north 'at greater risk' HIE report warns

Jobs in far north 'at greater risk' HIE report warns

Jobs in far north 'at greater risk' HIE report warns

06 May 2021

Jobs in the far north are more likely to be lost as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic than elsewhere in the Highlands and Islands, a new report warns.


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