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National helpline for those without family or community support

National helpline for those without family or community support

National helpline for those without family or community support

13 April 2020

A national helpline is being set up for the benefit of those who don’t have a network of support but who are at high risk of contracting Covid-19.


Caithness County Show postponed until 2021

Caithness County Show postponed until 2021

Caithness County Show postponed until 2021

13 April 2020

The annual Caithness County Show is among the many local events falling victim to the coronavirus pandemic.


Confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area now 163

Confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area now 163

Confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area now 163

13 April 2020

The latest figures take the total number of known cases of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area to 163.


Celebrating 60 in 2020 postponed in Wick

Celebrating 60 in 2020 postponed in Wick

Celebrating 60 in 2020 postponed in Wick

13 April 2020

Plans for a special celebration in Wick for those turning 60 this year have been put on hold.


Rural organisations hit out over 'heartbreaking' rise in fly-tipping

Rural organisations hit out over 'heartbreaking' rise in fly-tipping

Rural organisations hit out over 'heartbreaking' rise in fly-tipping

13 April 2020

Rural and environmental bodies say it is "heartbreaking" to see the extent of fly-tipping in some parts of Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area now number 151

Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area now number 151

Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area now number 151

12 April 2020

Three more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area, taking the region's total number of known cases to 151.


Four more cases of coronavirus confirmed in NHS Highland area

Four more cases of coronavirus confirmed in NHS Highland area

Four more cases of coronavirus confirmed in NHS Highland area

11 April 2020

Four more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area, taking the region's total number of known cases to 148.


Bales are put in place to block off John O’Groats car park

Bales are put in place to block off John O’Groats car park

Bales are put in place to block off John O’Groats car park

11 April 2020

The end-of-the-road car park at John O’Groats has been blocked with hay bales in a bid to deter visitors during the coronavirus lockdown.


Business groups slam insurers and banks over delays

Business groups slam insurers and banks over delays

Business groups slam insurers and banks over delays

11 April 2020

Caithness Chamber of Commerce has criticised delays in payments made by banks and insurers to companies during the Covid-19 crisis.


Red rooms being set up at medical practices as GP hails 'phenomenal' community response

Red rooms being set up at medical practices as GP hails 'phenomenal' community response

Red rooms being set up at medical practices as GP hails 'phenomenal' community response

11 April 2020

New red rooms are being set up at three medical practices in Caithness for patients with suspected coronavirus symptoms.


Hundreds turn to Caithness CAB for advice during coronavirus crisis

Hundreds turn to Caithness CAB for advice during coronavirus crisis

Hundreds turn to Caithness CAB for advice during coronavirus crisis

10 April 2020

Caithness CAB helped more than 500 people in the second half of March while adapting the way it works during the coronavirus outbreak.


Nicola Sturgeon confirms coronavirus lockdown remains in place

Nicola Sturgeon confirms coronavirus lockdown remains in place

Nicola Sturgeon confirms coronavirus lockdown remains in place

10 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the four nations of the UK have agreed the coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted over Easter.


NHS Highland area records seven further cases of Covid-19

NHS Highland area records seven further cases of Covid-19

NHS Highland area records seven further cases of Covid-19

10 April 2020

Seven further cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Highlands, taking the region's total number of known cases to 144, new figures show.


Caithness Foodbank donation of £160 helps to replenish stock

Caithness Foodbank donation of £160 helps to replenish stock

Caithness Foodbank donation of £160 helps to replenish stock

10 April 2020

A local businesswoman has donated £160 to the Caithness Foodbank after raffling off a hamper made for a pop-up fashion clothes shop.


Council plans for the worst by purchasing mortuary units

Council plans for the worst by purchasing mortuary units

Council plans for the worst by purchasing mortuary units

10 April 2020

Highland Council is planning for the worst during the Covid-19 pandemic by purchasing temporary mortuary units in the region.


Ross speaks out over need for frontline workers to have correct PPE

Ross speaks out over need for frontline workers to have correct PPE

Ross speaks out over need for frontline workers to have correct PPE

10 April 2020

Gail Ross has said it is "imperative" health and care workers on the front line in the fight against the coronavirus get the right PPE.


Beauty spot car parks are closed to keep visitors away

Beauty spot car parks are closed to keep visitors away

Beauty spot car parks are closed to keep visitors away

09 April 2020

Highland Council is closing car parks at beauty spots – including five in Caithness – in a bid to tighten the lockdown against potential visitors.


Covid-19 cases rise 15 in NHS Highland area to 137

Covid-19 cases rise 15 in NHS Highland area to 137

Covid-19 cases rise 15 in NHS Highland area to 137

09 April 2020

A further 15 Covid-19 cases have been detected in the Highlands, but the number of patients in the region's hospitals has fallen slightly.


New fund to provide grants for community resilience groups

New fund to provide grants for community resilience groups

New fund to provide grants for community resilience groups

09 April 2020

A new fund has been set up to provide grants for community resilience groups that are supporting vulnerable people during the Covid-19 outbreak.


Mey Highland Games 2020 cancelled

Mey Highland Games 2020 cancelled

Mey Highland Games 2020 cancelled

09 April 2020

The Mey Highland Games, which would have marked its 50th anniversary this year, has been cancelled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.


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