The Latest Breaking News from Jason Leitch

Monkeypox outbreak will not be next pandemic, say scientists

'This will not be a pandemic as we know pandemics'

Wales Online · May 20, 2022

New Covid advice for Dumfries and Galloway's youngsters

Schools sent letters home from National Clinical Director, Jason Leitch, advising parents what to do if their children have symptoms.

Daily Record · May 4, 2022

Covid Scotland: Jason Leitch warns NHS could be 'overwhelmed' as mask mandate ends

The legal mandate to wear face coverings in public places in Scotland ended on Monday, however the impact of the law being converted to guidance on health services has caused concern among government chiefs

Edinburgh Live · Apr 18, 2022

Expert issues ‘strong recommendation’ for parents to get children jabbed

Professor Jason Leitch said Covid vaccines have so far saved the lives of almost 30,000 people in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

Jason Leitch: Latest Omicron strain should cause ‘mild’ concern

The national clinical director was discussing the new strain of the virus with Holyrood’s Covid-19 Recovery committee.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Covid Scotland: Jason Leitch predicts 'tricky moments' lifting Omicron measures

Scotland's national clinical director spoke ahead of the lifting of temporary Covid restrictions is expected to take place from Monday, but warned he couldn't say 'for sure' if lockdowns were a thing of the past

Edinburgh Live · Jan 21, 2022

Another lockdown in Scotland 'unlikely' but 'tricky moments' ahead says Jason Leitch

National clinical director Professor Jason Leitch told BBC Radio Scotland that he cannot see a return to the tough restrictions put in place earlier in the pandemic.

Glasgow Live · Jan 21, 2022

Jason Leitch admits he is sent 'extreme' emails from the public over coronavirus restrictions

Scotland's clinical director made the case for a gradual ending of remaining restrictions to reassure Scots who were previously shielding.

Daily Record · Jan 21, 2022