Coronavirus - Local News

Four further Covid-19 tests in the NHS Highland area have come back positive, raising the region's number of confirmed cases to 317.

Caithness has become a trailblazer in the Highlands in providing a potentially lifesaving medical device for patients with coronavirus symptoms.

A special gift from a caring Caithness bear brought cheer to a Wick resident confined inside during the sunny weather.

An amateur dramatic group in Thurso has managed to create a compendium of songs and theatrical performances without breaking lockdown restrictions.

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the NHS Highland area has risen to 313 after a further three tests came back positive overnight.

North MSP Gail Ross is asking for the support of the community to crack down on illegal fly-tipping during the coronavirus lockdown.

North MP Jamie Stone has written to Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson to prevent the operator of a Sutherland caravan park opening for holidaymakers.

Caithness councillor Karl Rosie has hailed the community response to the problems posed by the coronavirus as "fantastic".

Vulnerable and isolated people across Caithness are being given the chance to turn back the pages of the past thanks to a donation of local books.

Online support hub Highland Covid-19 has announced a free weekly competition starting on Thursday.

The extent of community support across all parts of Caithness has been set out in a new map which will help ensure people get all the help they need.

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.

Highland Council’s Covid-19 helpline has now handled more than 5000 calls since being set up on March 25.

Gail Ross is urging her constituents in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross to have their say on the next steps towards changing coronavirus restrictions.

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has insisted the tourism industry needs urgent support from the UK Government.

With nowhere open to display her work a Wick artist has created her own lockdown gallery from the windows of her house.

A mobile testing unit has been set up in Thurso by the army to check essential workers for coronavirus.

There was a sharp fall in the number of people in the NHS Highland area requiring hospital treatment for coronavirus, despite another rise in cases.

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

A spoon playing Highland councillor and civic leader has seen his music video go viral with over 10,000 views.