Health

ANOTHER 354 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Scotland – as the Highland number rose a further four to 184.

NHS Highland chairman Professor Boyd Robertson has thanked health board staff for their “exceptional work” during the Covid-19 outbreak.

A retired army general has hoisted the Yellow Jack - the international quarantine flag - outside his home in Sutherland.

THERE are now 180 confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands – after a dozen further positive tests came back overnight.

New National Records of Scotland figures show that a total of 29 people have now died in the NHS Highland area

The latest figures take the total number of known cases of coronavirus in the Highlands to 168.

A fundraiser has been overwhelmed by the response to her appeal for donations to buy items for patients at a Sutherland care unit for older people.

An East Sutherland golf club has issued a big thank-you shout out to NHS workers battling to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic.

A leading Highland health charity is appealing for donations to help children who are cared for in Inverness during the Covid-19 emergency.

The latest figures take the total number of known cases of coroanvirus in the Highlands to 163.

THREE more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Highlands, taking the region's total number of known cases to 151, new figures have shown.

FOUR more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Highlands, taking the region's total number of known cases to 148, new figures have shown.

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.

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

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

Hand wash competition for Sutherland pupils

A SPECIAL concert to celebrate the ending of the coronavirus emergency measures is being organised by the Rotary Club of East Sutherland.

Highland Council has closed car parks at beauty spots – many along the NC500 – tightening the lockdown against potential visitors.

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

Community groups across the North Highlands are now benefitting from a new support fund.