Coronavirus - Local News

There were 93 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to businesses to improve ventilation and air quality on their premises to help reduce the risk of Covid-19.

The most precious gift we can give this Christmas is to be vaccinated and tested before spending time with loved ones, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

A Covid-19 outbreak has led to the Bignold Wing at Caithness General Hospital in Wick being closed to new admissions and visiting.

There were 128 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.

A business leader remains concerned after the First Minister said a decision would be made on whether to extend the vaccine passport scheme next week.

People in the 40 to 49 age group in Scotland will now be eligible for a Covid booster jab, while those aged 16-17 will be able to have a second dose.

There were 119 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.

Business leaders in the far north have echoed a warning that a "backwards step" in Covid restrictions would put thousands of businesses at risk.

The National Vaccination Portal will allow people to book an appointment for a Covid-19 booster and flu jab at any available clinic in Scotland.

There were 129 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.

The high level of Covid cases in the north is having a "significant" impact on schools, families and businesses, a health boss has warned.

Highland Council’s environmental health team has been commended by members of the council’s Communities and Place Committee.

An official from the Scottish National Surfing Championships has given reassurance following confirmation that a competitor tested positive for Covid.

There were 159 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.

As of today (Monday) a total of 33 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed at Noss Primary School in Wick.

Those who attended the surfing championships at the weekend have been asked to do a lateral flow test after a competitor displayed Covid-19 symptoms.

Four positive cases of Covid-19 have been comfirmed at Pennyland Primary School, Thurso, this week.

NHS Highland is being accused of using Covid as a cover for running down its psychology service in the far north.

NHS Highland has been taken to task by a Caithness councillor for its "absolutely abysmal" handling of telephone bookings for vaccine clinics.