No covid jabs for 12-15 year olds despite case numbers rising in Scotland since schools reopening

cases also reported overnight. The latest Scottish Government figures brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,464.

covid cases across the country. Soldiers, taxi firms and firefighters have been drafted in to help ease pressure on the ambulance service which is also at breaking point.

Scotland have recorded the highest coronavirus rates in the country in the last week - but how does your area compare? Between September 11 and 17, Public Health Scotland reported 27,613 cases in that seven-day period alone.

covid pandemic in Scotland later today. The First Minister will address MSPs in the Scottish Parliament about the latest figures and announce measures, if any, that will be imposed in order to deal with the surge in cases.

covid booster vaccination programme for elderly people in care homes will get under way today. Scotland will also be offering children aged between 12 and 15 the first dose of the coronavirus jab.

First Minister faced tough questions from MSPs in the Scottish Parliament over the current situation. The crisis comes as the NHS attempts to recover from being hit hard by the covid pandemic with many services struggling to cope with the virus and normal health concerns.

coronavirus case among pupils in the first two weeks of term. New figures from a freedom of information request by the PA news agency submitted to Public Health Scotland (PHS) show that 1,455 schools in Scotland recorded a positive case between August 16 and August 27, the first two weeks of term - 58.7% of all schools.

today announced that all 12 to 15-year-olds in Scotland will now be offered a Covid vaccine. This comes after the UK's four Chief Medical Officers recommend that all children over 12 have access to the vaccine.Nicola Sturgeon said that the Scottish Government "welcomes and accepts" the CMO's recommendation.

Sajid Javid has said. The UK Health Secretary gave a shock reason why the government suddenly scrapped the deal with French vaccine maker Valneva as he answered questions in the House of Commons.

pandemic later today. The First Minister is expected to issue a further warning after covid hospitalisations across the country surpassed 1,000 over the weekend.

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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.

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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.

among the options being considered to slow the recent spike of coronavirus infections in Scotland, it has been reported.