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Scotland's lockdown measures to be tightened from Saturday – the new rules explained by Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland's lockdown measures to be tightened from Saturday – the new rules explained by Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland's lockdown measures to be tightened from Saturday – the new rules explained by Nicola Sturgeon

13 January 2021

First Minister says the changes were prompted by the highest weekly death toll since May


1000 new cases of Covid across NHS Highland area since start of month

1000 new cases of Covid across NHS Highland area since start of month

1000 new cases of Covid across NHS Highland area since start of month

13 January 2021

MORE than 1000 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area since the start of the year less than two weeks ago.


Fifteen positive Covid cases in Wick South neighbourhood

Fifteen positive Covid cases in Wick South neighbourhood

Fifteen positive Covid cases in Wick South neighbourhood

12 January 2021

Fifteen positive cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Wick South in the latest seven-day period, contributing to at least 28 in Caithness.


57 new Covid-19 infections recorded

57 new Covid-19 infections recorded

57 new Covid-19 infections recorded

12 January 2021

A FURTHER 57 cases of Covid-19 have been detected across the NHS Highland area in the past day.


Covid impact leaves courts struggling to cope – amid moves to slash trials

Covid impact leaves courts struggling to cope – amid moves to slash trials

Covid impact leaves courts struggling to cope – amid moves to slash trials

12 January 2021

CRIMINAL courts in the Highlands are creaking under the strain of the Covid pandemic – after the number of trials was slashed by up to 75 per cent.


Criminals injecting fake Covid vaccine in latest scam reported

Criminals injecting fake Covid vaccine in latest scam reported

Criminals injecting fake Covid vaccine in latest scam reported

11 January 2021

Caithness residents are being warned to be aware of Covid scammers who charge for fake vaccine injections so people 'can jump the queue'.


Wick shop closes due to case of Covid-19

Wick shop closes due to case of Covid-19

Wick shop closes due to case of Covid-19

11 January 2021

A Wick convenience store has closed for 10 days after a member of staff was tested positive for Covid-19.


67 new Covid cases detected

67 new Covid cases detected

67 new Covid cases detected

11 January 2021

A FURTHER 67 new Covid-19 cases have been detected across the NHS Highland area.


Covid rate remains steady in Caithness with at least 21 positive cases

Covid rate remains steady in Caithness with at least 21 positive cases

Covid rate remains steady in Caithness with at least 21 positive cases

11 January 2021

The spread of Covid-19 in Caithness remained steady over the latest seven-day period covered by Public Health Scotland with at least 21 cases.


Care homes hit by Covid-19 outbreaks

Care homes hit by Covid-19 outbreaks

Care homes hit by Covid-19 outbreaks

10 January 2021

TWO Highland care homes have had outbreaks of Covid-19, NHS Highland has confirmed.


Covid cases exceed 3000 in NHS Highland area

Covid cases exceed 3000 in NHS Highland area

Covid cases exceed 3000 in NHS Highland area

10 January 2021

More than 3000 coronavirus cases have been detected across the NHS Highland area since the pandemic began.


Covid rate in Highlands falls but remains above 200 cases per 100,000 people

Covid rate in Highlands falls but remains above 200 cases per 100,000 people

Covid rate in Highlands falls but remains above 200 cases per 100,000 people

09 January 2021

THE Covid-19 infection rate in the Highlands has fallen slightly – but still sits above 200 cases per 100,000 people.


Almost 100 new registered Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

Almost 100 new registered Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

Almost 100 new registered Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

09 January 2021

There have been 97 additional confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.


58 new positive tests for Covid-19

58 new positive tests for Covid-19

58 new positive tests for Covid-19

08 January 2021

FIFTY-eight new Covid-19 cases have been detected across the NHS Highland region in the past day.


Community groups ready to offer lockdown support across Caithness

Community groups ready to offer lockdown support across Caithness

Community groups ready to offer lockdown support across Caithness

07 January 2021

Community groups across Caithness are mobilising to provide voluntary support to those who need help under the new lockdown measures.


Councillors concerned over impact of Brexit

Councillors concerned over impact of Brexit

Councillors concerned over impact of Brexit

07 January 2021

The impact of Brexit on Highland businesses was discussed at a council meeting today and the complexity of the situation with the concurrent pandemic.


Council vows to support communities during lockdown

Council vows to support communities during lockdown

Council vows to support communities during lockdown

07 January 2021

At today’s meeting of the Highland Council the focus was on the Covid pandemic response and the actions taken to support communities.


Grant scheme to support businesses forced to close due to Covid measures

Grant scheme to support businesses forced to close due to Covid measures

Grant scheme to support businesses forced to close due to Covid measures

07 January 2021

Businesses in Caithness forced to close due to the pandemic may benefit from the Temporary Business Closure Grant launched today by Highland Council.


Lockdown a blow but safety must come first, says Caithness councillor

Lockdown a blow but safety must come first, says Caithness councillor

Lockdown a blow but safety must come first, says Caithness councillor

07 January 2021

A Caithness councillor has described the latest coronavirus restrictions as a blow but said "safety must comes first".


Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine arrives in Highlands ahead of schedule

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine arrives in Highlands ahead of schedule

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine arrives in Highlands ahead of schedule

07 January 2021

THE first doses of the latest vaccine to be approved in the fight against coronavirus have arrived in the Highlands.


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