Health

THERE were 178 newly-confirmed cases of the coronavirus across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, Public Health Scotland has revealed.

ALMOST 170 new positive tests for Covid-19 have been reported in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours – and nearly 300 in just two days.

Modules on how to look after your health will be offered to people in the Highlands suffering with condition

ANOTHER 82 confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the NHS Highland region over the past day.

SEVENTY-one fresh positive tests for the coronavirus have been recorded across NHS Highland in the past day.

Members of the public still have time to contribute to a consultation on self-directed support (SDS).

There are around 2400 people waiting for elective surgery in the Highlands.

Never was the phrase ‘NHS 24’ more appropriate than for the local GPs and their colleagues over the weekend

ANOTHER 55 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board region.

ANOTHER 73 new cases of Covid-19 were detected across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.

A MAJOR milestone has been reached in the fight against Covid-19 in Scotland – after the four millionth first-dose of the vaccine was administered.

ANOTHER 56 positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland region in the past 24 hours.

ANOTHER 73 cases of Covid-19 have been registered across the NHS Highland area in the past day.

ANOTHER 71 fresh positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area.

The University of the Highlands and Islands has appointed Dr Nicola Carey as the new leader for its department of nursing and midwifery

NINETY-eight new positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland area in the past day.

Age Scotland is asking people to look out for older relatives and friends as the heatwave sweeps the country.

MORE people are being treated for Covid-19 in NHS Highland hospitals than at any point since early March.

Highlands health chiefs have said decision is due to staffing pressures in region

Inspectors have praised the Highlands' main hospital for its efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 after an unannounced visit.