The staff have been sent home on full pay though hundreds have also volunteered to support Highland Council's Covid-19 efforts
Health board chief has written to staff to thank them personally and underline support is available for those who need it
First Minister underlines the elderly in care 'matter every bit as much' as everyone else amid stark death toll
New National Records of Scotland figures show that a total of 29 people have now died in the NHS Highland area
The Scottish Government has urged caution as the First Minister revealed that cases of Covid-19 has slowed over the weekend
He remains in hospital but is described by Downing Street as being in extremely good spirits.
Local authority calls on people to stay at home and save lives throughout the Covid-19 pandemic
First confirmation of deaths and the toll for the Highlands so far has come from the National Records of Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the trend over the past 10 days is of a 'rapid increase' in Covid-19 cases
The announcement comes after the largest rise yet in both the number of confirmed cases and deaths due to the infection
People in the strath must not assume that 'because we are a rural area it will be fine'
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says NHS Scotland intends to quadruple the number of available intensive care unit beds.
Highland MP Ian Blackford has wished Prime Minister Boris Johnson well after he tested positive for coronavirus.
Former First Minister found not guilty on 12 sexual assault charges and charge of assault with intent to rape not proven
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has threatened non-essential businesses with the use of emergency powers if they do not close voluntarily.
THE Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is aiming to certify pupil's grades and results by August 4, the chief examiner has revealed.
Interest rates have been cut by the Bank of England in a bid to support the UK economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
SCOTLAND'S economy is facing an "immediate collapse in demand" so a package of measures worth £2.2 billion will be introduced to support businesses.
HIGHLAND Council has postponed all committee meetings and member workshops due that were due to take place in March and April over coronavirus.
The First Minister made the announcement during a daily briefing