The Latest Breaking News from Public Health Scotland

Monkeypox vaccine 'in short supply' as cases rise in Scotland

Scottish case numbers have risen by two in the last week, bringing the total figures to 69.

Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022

Monkeypox vaccine ‘in short supply’ as cases rise by two in Scotland

A VACCINE for monkeypox is “in short supply globally” as cases increased by two in Scotland since last week.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2022

Scottish monkeypox cases rise to 67 as WHO experts declare global emergency

Monkeypox cases across the UK are on the rise. Amidst World Health Organisation concerns, Public Health Scotland's vaccine program is getting under way despite limited global supply.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland reaches lowest level since records began

THE TEENAGE pregnancy rate in Scotland has now fallen for 13 consecutive years – reaching its lowest level since records began.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2022

Five parts of Edinburgh that are suffering with extremely high Covid rates

In the last seven days, over 1,267 new Edinburgh infections have been reported by Public Health Scotland, despite there now being no restrictions surrounding the virus.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 24, 2022

Covid spread 'rapidly' among students during freshers’ week, study shows

Researchers found that covid-19 spread “rapidly” via social interactions during freshers’ week in Glasgow.

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

Covid Scotland: Edinburgh's worst infection hotspots as cases remain high

In the last seven days, over 1,500 new Edinburgh infections have been reported by Public Health Scotland, despite there now being no restrictions surrounding the virus.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 17, 2022

Monekypox Scotland: Two new cases confirmed as infections continue to rise

According to the latest data published by Public Health Scotland, two further cases of Monkeypox have been recorded in Scotland, taking the total to 46 since May.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 16, 2022

Two new cases of monkeypox in Scotland as total nears 50

Public Health Scotland have said that most people recover within a few weeks.

Daily Record · Jul 16, 2022

Covid warning as experts say new Centaurus strain could be worse than mild Omicron sub-variants

There has been an 'exponential increase' in cases, especially in India, with health experts fearing the new strain is responsible.

Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022