Coronavirus - Local News

New figures reveal that crooks have been threatening to reveal intimate images of victims online during the first weeks of the coronavirus lockdown.

Two Wick men have questioned whether guidelines are being followed by Police Scotland over the use of protective gloves and masks.

Jamie Stone has spoken of his concern about the impact of coronavirus on rural communities after worrying research from the University of St Andrews.

Three new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area, taking the overall total to 214.

A new food and drink network has launched a survey to help identify the needs of the industry and its workers in the Highlands and Islands.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issues new information about how the Scottish Government is tackling the infection in care homes.

A total of 22 people have died because of confirmed or suspected coronavirus in the Highland Council area, new figures show.

A popular local befriending service is adapting to the demands of social distancing by chatting over the phone rather than in person.

Students and staff from across the University of the Highlands and Islands are lending their skills and resources to support the health service.

Chris Aitken and his team of volunteers have extended their reach across the Pentland Firth to help provide PPE to health workers in Orkney.

Another 70 people have died from the coronavirus in Scotland, and a further 222 have tested positive for the disease.

Over 150 meals a week have been delivered to people along the east coast of the county thanks to volunteers from Caithness Community Connections.

Highland Council says it is ramping up the team responsible for processing small business grants to respond more quickly to applicants.

Another 263 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland – taking the nation's total to 8450.

Some 140,000 children and young people across Scotland are being supported with the provision of a free school meal during the coronavirus outbreak.

A Caithness craftswoman is helping coordinate a campaign to make medical clothing (scrubs) for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis.

Another 307 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Scotland – as the number in the Highlands rose a further three to 187.

Highland Council is seeing a high demand for its Covid-19 business grant scheme.

Lyth-based model Natalie Oag shares a message with local dog owners during the pandemic.

A lack of information on how care home residents and staff can be protected has been described as "frustrating and unsettling" by Rhoda Grant MSP.