Health

A Wick councillor issued an open letter saying that Caithness was not a "safe haven" for those trying to flee coronavirus.

With schools across the county closing their doors last week a home learning initiative has been rolled out to pupils.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has threatened non-essential businesses with the use of emergency powers if they do not close voluntarily

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands has risen to 12 in the last 24 hours.

Scotrail is set to reduce its train service nationwide from next week due to the 'unprecedented challenge' of the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes to bus services across Caithness are being introduced by Stagecoach from Monday.

THERE has been no change in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands in the last 24 hours.

AN Inverness suicide prevention charity is temporarily closing its drop-in sessions after tonight due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Caithness councillors are currently receiving regular briefings in what is being called "a national emergency situation" because of Covid-19.

THERE has been one more case of coronavirus confirmed in the Highlands in the last 24 hours.

Flight cancellations hit Wick airport in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Be aware of internet scammers using the COVID-19 crisis as a means to access your personal details online.

The First Minster, Nicola Sturgeon, made an announcement today (Wednesday) that schools throughout Scotland will close from this Friday.

THERE have been no more cases of coronavirus confirmed in the Highlands in the last 24 hours.

The First Minister made the announcement during a daily briefing

A woman talked about the 'confusion' she experienced in Caithness General Hospital as the staff to responded new coronavirus guidelines.

THREE more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Highlands - as the number of Scottish people testing positive for Covid-19 rose to 195.

THE Ironworks will close its doors "temporarily" from today (Tuesday) amid the growing coronavirus pandemic.

The annual Caithness International Science Festival has cancelled all further events in its programme this month due to the coronavirus outbreak.

HIGHLAND MSP Maree Todd is urging fellow asthma sufferers to take preventer inhalers regularly amid the coronavirus outbreak.