A ward at Raigmore hospital in Inverness has been closed after patients tested positive for Covid-19.
NHS Highland said ward 2C, which treats elderly patients, had been closed to visitors and new admissions after a 'very small' number of cases were detected.
The health board said no additional cases had been recorded over night but that it would remain closed "until further notice."
The health board said patients are being clinically assessed and monitored with normal patient care continuing.
It said all appropriate infection prevention and control measures have been put in place and close contacts have been identified and given appropriate advice and support.
In a statement NHS Highland said: "We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone they should continue to adhere to physical distancing guidelines, wear a face-covering when in enclosed spaces, clean your hands and surfaces regularly and immediately self-isolate and book a test if you develop symptoms."
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