The Latest Breaking News from Public Health Scotland

Monkeypox cases continue to rise with 90 now across the UK

Eight new cases have been identified in England as the first infections have now been recorded in Wales and Northern Ireland

Wales Online · May 26, 2022

Humza Yousaf: Scots should not be overly alarmed by rise in monkeypox cases

The Health Secretary spoke after two more cases were confirmed – taking the total in Scotland to three.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

90 cases of monkeypox confirmed in UK

Health officials have identified eight more cases in England, after Wales and Northern Ireland recorded their first cases.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Monkeypox halts Scots trial as 'crown witness' believed to have caught disease

The trial at Inverness Sheriff Court was postponed on Wednesday.

Daily Record · May 25, 2022

Monkeypox: What employers and staff need to know as cases rise

The first confirmed case of the virus was identified in Scotland on Monday

Insider UK · May 25, 2022

Covid pandemic hit mental health of woman and healthcare workers the worst

A new study by Public Health Scotland showed that early evidence suggested the mental health issues created by the pandemic also more severely affected those in poverty and those with pre-existing mental illnesses.

Glasgow Live · May 24, 2022

More monkeypox cases will emerge but vaccine work is ongoing, says Humza Yousaf

HEALTH secretary Humza Yousaf has said he "fully expects" more monkeypox cases will emerge in the coming days but says work is underway to…

The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2022

Monkeypox symptoms to look out for as Scotland confirms its first case

Public Health Scotland has advised people to keep an eye out for monkeypox symptoms as the virus can be spread before the smallpox-like rash appears

Daily Record · May 24, 2022

Smallpox vaccines brought in as first Scottish monkeypox case is confirmed

Public Health Scotland said they have obtained a number of shots of the smallpox vaccine which is also effective against monkeypox.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Brits quarantined in Greece over monkeypox fears as first case found in Scotland

Two Brits were picked up by experts in isolating serious medical conditions over the weekend over fears they could have monkeypox, but it was later found to be chickenpox

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2022