People share their stories of Covid as part of inquiry

Some long Covid sufferers at today's event said there should be more in other parts of the country too.

Nicola McAlley

People affected by Covid have been sharing their stories as part of two events in the Highlands hosted by the national inquiry.

The ‘Every Story Matters’ sessions form part of the probe into how the pandemic was handled, with the first held in Inverness today.

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