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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

Brain tumour symptoms to be aware of as fans pay tribute to Tom Parker ahead of birthday

According to data from Public Health Scotland (PHS), the number has risen from 822 from the years 2000 to 2002 to 1,069 between the 2017 and 2019. So what symptom should you look out for?

Glasgow Live

First monkeypox deaths recorded in Europe - symptoms, at-risk groups and how to get vaccine

Spain has logged two deaths since Friday, believed to be the first confirmed fatalities from monkeypox in Europe.

Daily Record

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Number of Scots both quitting and attempting to quit smoking falls significantly

Data has revealed that between 2018/19 and 2021/22, the number of attempts to stop dropped from 51,115 to 23,503. There were 3,913 successful attempts at quitting.

Glasgow Live

NHS Forth Valley offering monkeypox vaccine to high risk patients

Sexual health services will contact people deemed to be most at risk but health chiefs say the risk remains low

Daily Record

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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

Covid cases are on the increase again in Renfrewshire

Public Health Scotland figures reveal 666 confirmed cases in seven days

Daily Record

Health experts warn of high reinfection rates in Covid omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants

Public Health Scotland says 20.5 percent of all BA.4 and BA.5 Covid cases were determined to be reinfections in a recent report.

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The National (Scotland)

Scotland records 40 total cases of monkeypox amid 'vigilance' warning

SCOTLAND has now recorded 40 confirmed cases of monkeypox, health officials have said.

Daily Record

New report highlights the changing severity of Covid-19 and its impact on Scottish hospitals

The data shows a significant decrease in both hospitalisation and ICU admission.

The National (Scotland)

Covid-19 death rate after positive test decreases in Scotland

THE number of deaths being attributed to Covid-19 in Scotland’s hospitals following a positive test result in patients has more than halved since…

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Monkeypox warning as WHO say groups including children and pregnant women could be at risk

While the condition is not yet considered a public health emergency, the WHO say that they are tracking the outbreaks in different countries closely.

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Daily Record

Monkeypox vaccines to be offered to high-risk Scots as cases continue to rise

Yesterday's figures showed 26 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox in Scotland since May 23.

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Blame game will not help addicts as vulnerable people continue to be put to the back of the treatment queue

The Scottish Government must ensure funding is available to every person who needs treatment, particularly as Public Health Scotland's latest report shows the vital MAT standards are in tatters, writes the Record View.

Daily Record

Drugs minister reads riot act on local authority bosses after damning verdict on Scotland's "disaster" drugs strategy

Angela Constance admitted a woeful performance and announced measures to force public bodies to follow orders on implementing same day treatment for addiction.

Edinburgh Live

Covid cases in Scotland jump by almost a third in one week as sub variants surge

Data from Public Health Scotland show that cases of Covid-19 have jumped by almost a third in one week. Hospital admissions are also reported to have risen in that time

Daily Record

Monkeypox vaccine to be rolled out in Scotland in bid to control virus outbreak

People in priority risk groups will be given the smallpox vaccine Imvanex, which is said to be effective against monkeypox.

Daily Record

New early-detection system to allow drug users to flag up bad batches of pills and overdose clusters

The RADAR project, run by Public Health Scotland, is designed to help battle our calamitous overdose crisis by identifying where urgent action should be immediately centred.

The National (Scotland)

Public health expert rubbishes Tory claim minimum alcohol pricing 'isn't working'

Tory MSP Sandesh Gulhane claimed the policy isn't working and that some were forgoing food in favour of expensive booze, but one expert did not…

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