Dominic Raab was in no doubt their efforts have helped 'save more lives'
As many as 40 ICU beds could be made available if required despite only a handful being in use now
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has detailed measures to protect care home residents as statistics most Covid-19 deaths take place among the over-75s.
A total of 50 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19.
Human trials of a Covid-19 vaccine in the UK will begin on Thursday according to UK health secretary Matt Hancock.
More than 140,000 firms have applied for funding for furloughed staff, representing more than a million jobs.
A new drive-through coronavirus testing facility is to open in Inverness.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a boost to welfare grants for those most in need – up from £5 million to £80 million.
Politicians have called for support for media outlets which employ hundreds of people across the north.
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick delivered the UK government's daily Covid-19 briefing.
The UK’s business secretary Alok Sharma has announced the government has set-up a taskforce to accelerate the development of a coronavirus vaccine.
Health secretary Jeane Freeman acknowledged the need to do more for those in the care home sector
The staff have been sent home on full pay though hundreds have also volunteered to support Highland Council's Covid-19 efforts
The Scottish Government is to start post-Covid-19 economic planning with the assistance of business leaders and experts.
The UK will remain on lockdown for at least a further three weeks in a bid to avoid a 'second peak' in coronavirus infections it has been announced.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed Scotland is to remain in lockdown.
The First Minister says work on a strategy to ease the coronavirus lockdown will begin next week – but restrictions will remain in place for now.
NHS Highland chairman Professor Boyd Robertson has thanked health board staff for their “exceptional work” during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said spare capacity in the NHS meant it is able to accommodate the number of patients needing treatment for coronavirus.
Nicola Sturgeon said “residents of care homes matter every bit as much" after it was confirmed one in four Covid-19 deaths are among those in care.