Coronavirus - Local News

A Caithness business leader has welcomed the support for self-employed people – but expressed concern that payments will not be available until June.

Wick High School computing science teacher Chris Aitken is creating face masks to help protect frontline health workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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An online appeal has been launched to provide vital face shields for frontline NHS staff in the Highlands.

The Caithness community has been rallying to support isolated and vulnerable people in the county amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A new £350,000 fund to support communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic is now open for applications.

Many small businesses currently open during the Covid-19 pandemic are providing a lifeline to local people stuck at home.

The public response to the challenges being faced during the coronavirus pandemic was described today as "a particularly heart-warming experience".

An online directory including activities, advice and help for people in the Highlands has been created in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Wick is one of 10 hubs set up to help people who have an increased risk of contracting coronavirus because of underlying health problems.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands has risen to 51 in the last 24 hours.

Jamie Stone says he is pleased that the UK Government has granted car owners a six-month exemption from MOT testing during the coronavirus outbreak.

Highlands and Islands SNP MSP Maree Todd has urged the public to "stay local" when exercising and walking dogs, and avoid any unnecessary travel.

Cheesecakes have been delivered to a number of key workers and coronavirus frontline staff thanks to a Wick businessman.

Local businesses have been showing their generosity by helping staff and patients at Caithness General Hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tesco supermarkets in Wick and Thurso are following guidelines to help keep staff and customers in a 'safe and clean environment'.

North MP Jamie Stone has signed a cross-party letter asking for free TV licences for over-75s to be extended indefinitely.

Police Scotland has thanked businesses and members of the public for complying with new laws designed to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Small businesses have been told by finance secretary Kate Forbes not to panic in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Scottish Government is urging volunteers to sign up with the British Red Cross to help those most in need in their communities.