Health

ANOTHER 37 Covid-19 cases have been detected across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.

The chief executive of NHS Highland has praised the "extraordinary" work being done on administering Covid-19 vaccines across the health board area.

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has told the Scottish Parliament that the region is going through a “mental health crisis”.

New research to be undertaken in the Highlands and Shetland will explore how best to support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers and crofters.

ANOTHER 26 positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland area.

People who feel they suffered bullying or harassment while working with NHS Highland are being invited to take part in an online session.

A FURTHER 13 Covid-19 cases have been detected across the NHS Highland health board area.

The branch superintendent of a national charity talked of the support available for far north fishermen and a £300k fund set up.

Householders and businesses across Caithness and Sutherland are reminded to ensure water pipes are checked and protected during the winter.

Today is Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday, when people celebrate by eating pancakes. Try this recipe for healthier pancakes.

A FURTHER 29 people have tested positive for Covid-19 across the NHS Highland health board area in the past 24 hours.

TWENTY-eight positive tests for Covid-19 were recorded across the NHS Highland health board area in the past 24 hours.

Highland Council warned today about the dangers of venturing on to frozen rivers and lochs after images were shared of young people walking on ice.

Conservative duo Edward Mountain and Struan Mackie have praised GP practices for “going the extra mile” in the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

As temperatures remain low this week, a Cold Weather Payment (CWP) has been triggered for areas of the far north including Caithness.

NHS Highland has recorded 25 further positive tests for the coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

Pregnant women in Caithness should have a 21st century maternity service with obstetric and paediatric support, says Rhoda Grant

Vaccination teams have been praised for their “heroic” efforts after Scotland recorded a daily record for the number of Covid jags administered.

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

It comes after the health board's number of coronavirus intensive care patients reached another record level for the pandemic.