The Latest Breaking News from Gregor Smith

Scotland’s top doctor warns of climate and pollution public health emergency

Climate change, biodiversity loss and air pollution are the great threats to human health this century, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer has said

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2025

Chief medical officer ‘anxious’ about US leaving World Health Organisation

Sir Gregor Smith said the move leaves a ‘gap’ in how experts understand emerging diseases.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

Puberty blocker pause not fuelled by ideology, says top doctor

Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer, was speaking to a Scottish Parliament committee.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024

Scotland 'blazed a trail in many areas of public health', England's top doctor says

SCOTLAND has “blazed a trail” in areas of health policy, chief medical officer for England Sir Chris Whitty has said.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon to answer questions on NHS crisis as patients face record waiting times

The First Minister will be joined by Humza Yousaf and Dr Gregor Smith for a live media briefing in Edinburgh today.

Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023

New covid strain in Scotland responsible for soaring case numbers

Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Gregor Smith said the new BA.2 variant was thought to have a growth rate 80% higher than the original BA1 strain.

Glasgow Live · Mar 15, 2022

Scotland should take a cautious approach to lifting restrictions - Gregor Smith

Nicola Sturgeon will give a coronavirus update in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday

Insider UK · Mar 14, 2022

Decision to go ahead with lifting face mask requirements to be made shortly, says Scotland's CMO

Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Gregor Smith said ministers will be advised to take a "cautious approach" to lifting the remaining coronavirus restrictions.

Glasgow Live · Mar 14, 2022

Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon to make face mask decision amid hospital admission rise

The First Minister will reveal whether the legal requirement to wear face coverings will remain enshrined in law tomorrow but concerns remain over a rise in cases

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon to give covid statement tomorrow as First Minister urged to take 'cautious approach'

Face mask rules are due to end in Scotland next week and the First Minister will make an announcement on the subject tomorrow.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2022