Perth and Kinross residents told to be patient when it comes to the COVID vaccine

Perth and Kinross dropped in the week up until Boxing Day, according to new figures.

Tragic death of councillor is "brutal reminder of how unforgiving COVID can be"The 68-year-old representative for Almond and Earn tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago.Such was his commitment to his ward, he attended a virtual council meeting on December 16 despite suffering from the effects of the pathogen.He was taken into Ninewells on Sunday, December 20 and was moved to the ICU on Wednesday, December 23 but sadly passed away on Sunday with his family - including wife Shirley - at his

Perth and Kinross schools has more than doubled over a two-week period. The new figures released by Perth and Kinross Council reveal that between December 16-22, 178 pupils and/or staff had to self-isolate - a rise from the 82 recorded between December 9-15.

Perthshire North MSP was one of many to pay tribute to the SNP councillor, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 68.

Perth and Kinross councillor who has died from COVID-19.

Home Start Perth and Kinross helps local families from all walks of life who are struggling and need a bit of support and understanding.The organisation has launched its Give What You Can Christmas Appeal for 2020 and is coming close to its £500 target.To give the team a bit of a boost with its good work, the PA takes a look at what Home Start Perth and Kinross is all about. No Merry Christmas for Perth couple flooded out of their home The Perth and Kinross scheme is part of a national

Perth and Kinross have died from COVID-19 in less than a month according to new figures. Statistics from the National Records of Scotland say eight more deaths had been recorded in the week up to Sunday, December 20.The brings the total of number of coronavirus deaths in the region up to 113.Overwhelming support for bringing the Stone of Destiny back home The news comes as residents in Perth and Kinross prepare to enter a near full lockdown from Boxing Day.

Stone of Destiny to return home to Perthshire in historic moveBut SNP councillors asked to record their dissent and the SNP’s deputy leader said a “shoddy deal” had been struck between the Conservatives and their “allies.”Following the vote at Wednesday’s virtual meeting, councillors agreed to fully discuss the matter at the council’s governance member officer working group.Perth and Kinross heading back into lockdown on Boxing DayThe changes to committees come following the two recent

Perth and Kinross councillors believe council frontline workers should get a £500 bonus just like NHS and social care staff.

Perth and Kinross schools will only be open for vulnerable children and the children of key workers from January 7.

Perthshire North MSP John Swinney spoke following the announcement that Boxing Day will see all non-essential shops and hospitality businesses in Perth and Kinross close for three weeks.

Perth and Kinross will be closed from December 24, it has been announced. Culture Perth and Kinross is temporarily halting public admission to all its archives, libraries, museums and galleries from Christmas Eve until further notice. Two new ‘world-class’ schools to be built in Perth after Scottish Government funding go-ahead Perth Museum and Art Gallery  will be closed to the public slightly earlier, from Tuesday, December 22.

Greater Glasgow & Clyde health board region - which covers a large geographic area in the west of the country - this week.

Covid complications. Pride, 86, who was the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, died in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, his publicist confirmed.

Perth and Kinross has recorded its highest number of COVID-related deaths over a seven-day period since May.

Perth and Kinross police intercepted 43 people gathered together inside a house during the autumn, it has emerged. The discovery was made as part of a Freedom of Information request by the Perthshire Advertiser to Police Scotland.

Perth and Kinross fire chief has said anyone working from home should undertake a workplace risk assessment. Area Commander Gordon Pryde was responding to a question raised by a local councillor about the risks of homeworking during a meeting of Perth and Kinross Council’s housing and communities committee on Wednesday (December 2).

Perth and Kinross response to the care home sector during the pandemic has been hailed as “exemplary.” The region’s chief officer for health and social care this week told a local committee it had been a “very challenging seven months.”He praised staff for having done “a remarkable job in those most telling circumstances.”Perth and Kinross residents told COVID vaccine is safe and they should get itThe chief officer for health and social care Gordon Paterson was presenting a six-month performance

Perth and Kinross residents to have the COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to them. Roseanna Cunningham MSP was speaking after the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency confirmed that the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech had been authorised for use in the UK.Tory brings some "festive cheer" with "declaration of independence" callThe first doses are due to be administered next week.

Perth and Kinross councillor caused excitement in his SNP rivals' ranks when he asked for any declarations of “independence” at a meeting.