Covid in Scotland: Professor Jason Leitch 'concerned' by sharp rise in cases across country

Perth and Kinross last week. It is the highest weekly figure since the week beginning July 19 after a huge rise in cases.It brings the total number of death certificates to record the coronavirus as a cause of death in the region to 272 since the crisis began last year.

Scottish Government has confirmed that no people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 6,368 new cases had also been identified overnight.

vaccinated despite the UK’s expert advisory body not backing jabs for healthy teens aged between 12 and 15. Professor Jason Leitch has said teenagers could still be vaccinated in the future as the chief medical officers of the four UK nations will now be asked for their views.

Scotland faces another rising tide of covid infections after the school summer holidays.

Steve Clarke 's side never recovered from a quite disastrous start. Daniel Wass headed the hosts in front early on and Joakim Mæhle added a second just 92 seconds later.

the number of Scots hospitalised with coronavirus had jumped from 312 on August 20 to 629 today, although the rise in patients requiring intensive care has risen more slowly from 34 to 59. But the SNP leader said she remained hopeful the country could get through the latest surge in cases without the need to reimpose harsh lockdown restrictions.

Scottish Government has confirmed that nine people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, The latest figures for Scotland showed that 6,170 new cases had also been identified overnight.It brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,127.There are currently 629 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 59 being treated in intensive care.So far 4,108,804 people have received their first vaccination

Scottish Government has confirmed that seven people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, The latest figures for Scotland showed that 6,029 new cases had also been identified overnight.It brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,118.There are currently 585 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 54 being treated in intensive care.So far 4,106,408 people have received their first

Scottish Government has been urged to get to grips with the huge backlog in operations as fears grow that rising covid case numbers could make the situation even worse.

Loch Lomond on Instagram as pre-production began. The series could see A-Listers such as Samuel Jackson, Olivia Coleman and Emilia Clarke show up for filming on the Bonnie Banks.Insiders said Bezucha had been scouting for location sites, with filming expected to take place soon.It won't be the first time Marvel has used Scotland as a backdrop, after filming for Avengers: Infinity War took place in Edinburgh, and Avengers: End Game filming in St.

covid vaccine and to not "leave the job half done" amid rising cases. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said the virus is "still a significant threat" and urged people in that age group who have still to receive their second dose to book an appointment or go to a drop-in clinic.The Scottish Government said the number of cases is rising and that about two thirds of new ones are in under-40s.

Perth and Kinross as cases continue to rise. The residents passed away from the virus last week with the region’s infection rate more than doubling over the past fortnight.

First Minister will address the nation in the second media briefing of the week. Case numbers have doubled in the last week with hospital and intensive care admissions also on the rise as things return to normal.

covid briefing later today as cases continue to surge across the country. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced earlier this week that restrictions could be reimposed if positive tests rise following the lifting of restrictions.

Scottish Government to halt the surge in cases across the country. Scotland recorded its highest number of daily covid cases for a second day in a row yesterday.

coronavirus infections in Scotland, it has been reported. Public health experts are reportedly lining up a series of options for Nicola Sturgeon after Scotland recorded its highest number of new daily cases today.

coronavirus briefing later today amid a rise in cases across the country. It will be the first time the government has held a press conference since the entire country moved out of the levels system on August 9.

tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - to 8,070.