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  • Health workers get coronavirus tests at BGH

    MORE than 90 health workers have been tested for coronavirus by NHS Borders. Testing at the Borders General Hospital (BGH) began on March 18, a health board spokesperson said, with frontline staff being prioritised. Of the 93 staff who have

  • 'Clap for our Carers' campaign set to continue tonight

    Borders residents are expected to applaud NHS staff this evening (April 2) as the Clap for our Carers campaign continues. Last Thursday saw many Borderers join in the UK-wide vote of thanks to health staff at 8pm. In Galashiels, Selkirk, Melrose

  • Body found in search for missing Kelso man Andrew Moriarty

    The family of missing man Andrew Moriarty have been contacted by police following the discovery of a body. The 28-year-old was reported missing from the Kelso area on Sunday, March 1. Police Scotland confirmed that a body was found in the River

  • 11 patients dead in Borders after catching coronavirus

    THE coronavirus death toll in the Borders has reached double digits. A total of 11 people have died after testing positive, NHS Borders announced at 11.37am on April 2. There are currently 28 virus patients across hospitals in the region, said