Coronavirus cluster confirmed at Aviemore resort By Gavin Musgrove
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Updated: 20:35, 19 December 2020
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NHS Highland has confirmed a cluster of seven cases of Covid-19 within the Macdonald Aviemore Resort.
Health chiefs have said the cluster relates to a group of Christmas entertainers who have been working in the resort over the past week.
They said NHS Highlandâs Health Protection Team has undertaken case follow up in accordance with national guidance.
Contact tracing is being carried out with all those identified as close contacts being advised to self-isolate.
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Covid-19 confirmed at two schools in Highland town; School staff and pupils affected by coronavirus, Highland Council confirms By Jean Gunn
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Updated: 16:57, 18 December 2020
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The latest schools to be affected are Miller Academy and Thurso High School.
A Highland Council spokeswoman said: âWe are aware of a confirmed case of a staff member at Miller Academy, a pupil at Thurso High School, and a separate case of a staff member at Thurso High School. A group of individuals from both schools have been advised to self-isolate for 10 days by Health Protection Scotland. Letters were issued to parents. All necessary action has been taken at the school and the setting remains open.
Covid-19 confirmed at two Thurso schools By Jean Gunn
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Updated: 16:27, 18 December 2020
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A number of local pupils have been told to self-isolate after cases of Covid-19 were confirmed at two Thurso schools â Miller Academy and Thurso High School.
A Highland Council spokeswoman said: âWe are aware of a confirmed case of a staff member at Miller Academy, a pupil at Thurso High School, and a separate case of a staff member at Thurso High School. A group of individuals from both schools have been advised to self-isolate for 10 days by Health Protection Scotland. Letters were issued to parents. All necessary action has been taken at the school and the setting remains open.
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Businesses asked to contact Highland Council on festive events By Tom Ramage Published: 20:00, 13 December 2020
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Highland Council Environmental Health, NHS Highland Health Protection Team and Police Scotland are advising any business or organisation who are considering putting on a Christmas or New Year event for the public to attend, to make early contact with them to discuss their proposals.
With the risk of COVID-19 expected to increase in the winter months, some events which are traditionally held at this time of year will not be able to take place, and others will need to be considerably changed.