Billy Connolly seen for first time on video since his Covid vaccination to talk art and how much he hates gyms

link.This can be for a number of reasons such as not being 28 days post Covid infection, being unwell on the day of vaccination or are new residents.As a result, further visits to care homes are taking place to ensure all residents are fully vaccinated as they become eligible.A 90-year-old former carer became the first resident of a care home to get the Covid-19 vaccine in Scotland, back in December.Annie Innes got the initial dose at Abercorn House in Hamilton.

East Kilbride and Strathaven have now received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The first health board in Scotland to vaccinate care home residents against coronavirus, NHS Lanarkshire has now vaccinated more than 3000 residents with both doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine across the region.Don't miss a thing from your area - sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.Put your email at the top

a lack of supplies is the reason for West Lothian’s bad performance on the PHS charts.

the vaccine programme in an attempt to drive home the benefits of the Union in a speech to the online Scottish Conservative conference on Sunday.He told the conference that Scotland is playing its part, as “millions of doses of Valneva’s vaccine are rolling off the production line at a high-tech plant in Livingston, ready for approval”.The Tory strategy to use the vaccine as a vote winner comes as a new poll showed Boris Johnson opening up a 10 point lead over Labour in a UK-wide survey.

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coronavirus vaccine as the Scottish Government considers ‘accelerating’ the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Lorraine Kelly left fans confused after she told them she had her Covid 19 vaccine and showed a picture of the card they gave her.The Scots born TV host beamed proudly as she told fans: "Vaccinated! So relieved! Easy peasy - didn’t feel a thing - thanks so much to all the cheery volunteers and NHS staff who made it SO simple!!"Please please get vaccinated!! We are so lucky to have the opportunity Xxx"But as she held her vaccination card in her hand, followers on Twitter had two main questions

link!In total, 36,907 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Lanarkshire and 1211 people have died after testing positive.Lanarkshire has been the worst affected region in Scotland by coronavirus with 5568.2 cases and 183 deaths for every 100,000 residents.Across the region, 198,386 people - 36.5 per cent of the population - have received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccination.

coronavirus vaccine in Scotland. The most vulnerable groups - such as care home residents and pensioners - were among the first to receive the jab, which is seen as the key component behind the end to lockdown restrictions.Three vaccinations have been given the green light for use in Scotland after they were deemed safe by medicines’ regulatory officials late last year.

Sir Billy Connolly is set to release a new autobiography this year called 'Windswept and Interesting'.'Windswept and Interesting' will be the comedian's first full-length autobiography, with Scottish national treasure revealing the truth behind his life.While there are already a few books about the star published already, this will be the first written in his own words and is sure to provide many laughs.Billy Connolly said: "It’s the first time I’ve done this.

vaccination programme has been linked to a substantial reduction in hospital admissions north of the border.Researchers examined coronavirus hospital admissions in Scotland among people who have had their first jab and compared them with those who had not yet received a dose of the vaccine.Experts from rom the University of Edinburgh, the University of Strathclyde and Public Health Scotland examined data on people who had received either the Pfizer/BioNTech jab or the one developed by experts at

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Renfrewshire care home residents have been receiving their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this week as deaths in the elderly population continue to plummet.New figures, published by the Scottish Government, show the number of care home residents dying as a result of the virus has dropped by 62 per cent since the vaccine programme started.The Express understands the national statistics are being mirrored

Covid-19 jab with the star now fully vaccinated against the virus.The Big Yin wore a mask as he got the injection at his local supermarket in Florida.His wife Pamela Stephenson shared a picture on social media of the Scots funny man who said 'wee jab - nae bother!' as he got the jag.The couple have been left 'relieved' the 78-year-old icon has some protection as he battles Parkinsons.Billy and Pamela, who have been married for 30 years, now live in the USA while the retired comedy legend battles

lockdown since Christmas with non-essential shops shut, almost all hospitality businesses closed and a ban on travelling outwith local council areas.The First Minister is expected to say that schools can begin reopening to the youngest primary pupils from next week, with limited numbers of senior high school students also allowed to return to class.But Scots will be hoping she can also provide some detail on when the toughest lockdown restrictions can expect to be eased.The number of positive

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Health chiefs are on target to have Renfrewshire’s most vulnerable vaccinated against Covid-19 by this weekend.Figures, released by Public Health Scotland, show that nearly all over 80s have been jabbed across the region, with the final handful on schedule to be completed.They add to the 1,000 care home residents given the first dose of either the Pfizer or Oxford AstraZenica vaccine in December and