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Scots schools with highest Covid-19 infections since start of pandemic

The Scottish schools with the highest Covid-19 outbreaks since the pandemic have been named by Public Health Scotland.

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Covid cases drop by quarter as people offered fourth jab

Covid cases have dropped by almost a quarter in West Lothian - a week after the requirement to wear face masks was dropped.

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Chief who helped West Lothian leisure services survive pandemic retires

West Lothian Leisure’s chief executive, Tim Dent, is to retire at the end of June 2022 after more than two and a half years leading the award-winning group.

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Omicron less severe than Delta but more easily evades boosters

Three new observational studies from Scotland, Denmark, and the United States detail reduced hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits for Omicron COVID-19 infections relative to those caused by the Delta variant, as well as strong but waning third-dose vaccine effectiveness over time against Omicron.

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Judge holds Donald Trump in contempt for not complying with subpoena

Donald Trump in contempt of court for not producing documents subpoenaed in the state attorney general’s civil probe of his business practices and ordered Trump to be fined $10,000 per day until he complies.Trump lost a bid to quash a subpoena from state Attorney General Letitia James, then failed to produce all the documents by a court-ordered March 3 deadline, later extended to March 31 at his lawyers’ request. Donald Trump must testify in NY probe into business practices, judge rules Justice Arthur Engoron ruled that a contempt finding was appropriate because of what the judge called “repeated failures” to hand over materials and that it was not clear Trump had conducted a complete search for responsive documents.“Mr.

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24.04.2022 / 17:41

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Call for St George's Day to be made bank holiday as thousands take to the streets for first parade since coronavirus

Thousands of people took to the streets to watch the first St George's Day parade since the coronavirus pandemic. The popular annual event has not been held since 2019, but Manchester bathed in sunshine to welcome the return of the celebration.

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Child's 'unreasonable discharge' from NHS Ayrshire & Arran mental health support is rejected

Claims that a child was “unreasonably discharged” from an important mental health support service at NHS Ayrshire and Arran have been rejected by a public services scrutiny body.

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Children as young as five can now have Covid jabs – here's what you need to know

As part of the latest phase of the NHS’ vaccination drive, all five to 11 year olds in England are being invited to book their Covid jabs.The development - already rolled out in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - means that almost five million children can now be protected from potential infections. “Thankfully most children do not get seriously unwell from Covid-19 but some children do get hospitalised,” says GP Dr Rachel Ward, who insists it’s important to remember that some children can become seriously unwell from Covid, even though most only show mild symptoms. “We also know that children can get long Covid - and there is strong evidence that vaccination reduces your risk of developing this potentially debilitating condition.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

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Colourful characters will flock to first ever Perth Comic Con this summer following COVID cancellations

Colourful comic book cosplayers and fantastical fans will flock to Perth this summer as the city hosts its first ever comic con event following two COVID cancellations.

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World Health Organization (WHO) monitoring hepatitis surge affecting children in Tayside

The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring growing cases of hepatitis in children across the UK – some of which were detected in Tayside.

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Monica Lennon demands health minister 'breaks silence' on anti-abortion protests

Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon has slammed Health Minister Maree Todd for failing to introduce buffer zones around abortion clinics after protestors ramped up efforts to intimidate women.

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Virginia physician assistant stalks ex-girlfriend for 3 days before murdering, mutilating her husband: Reports

FILE - A police patrol car is parked near a sidewalk. A Virginia physician assistant is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend for three days before violently murdering her husband in New York and fleeing the state, according to officials and a local report. Jacob L.

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No link between hepatitis outbreak in Scots kids and Covid-19 vaccine

The public health minister has confirmed the Covid-19 vaccine has no link to a mysterious strain of hepatitis found in 13 Scots children.

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Keir Starmer rages at 'shame' of Tory MPs who will defend covid rule-breaker Boris Johnson

Keir Starmer said Tory MPs will make fools of themselves trying to defend Boris Johnson as he is expected to “apologise and then excuse himself” over the partygate fine.

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Family identify woman killed in Toronto hit-and-run as Erin Yoxall, 30, of Scotland

The mother of a woman killed in a hit-and-run in Toronto last week has identified the victim as 30-year-old Erin Yoxall from Scotland.

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Face mask rule ends in Scotland as Covid law changes from today

Scots will no longer be legally required to wear face masks on public transport or in indoor settings as Covid guidance officially changed on Easter Monday.

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Scotland's major Covid changes starting Monday as mask rule and rapid tests end

Two of Scotland's biggest Covid policies are changing from Monday, April 18 with the end of the mask mandate and free rapid tests.

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Scotland given Easter tourism boost for first time in three years thanks to relaxed covid restrictions

Scotland’s tourism industry is enjoying a cracking Easter for the first time in three years.

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Moderna Covid vaccine approved in UK children's jabs for ages six to 11

Moderna has been approved for jabs in children aged six to 11 by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

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Darius Danesh on life after Pop Idol, Hollywood friends and health issues

Pop Idol is set to return to out screens for its 20th anniversary and to mark the occasion, Scottish Pop Idol star Darius Danesh is rumoured to be making a return appearance.

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Face coverings to remain in health care settings across Forth Valley

Anyone visiting a hospital, care home or GP practice across Forth Valley will still be required to wear a face covering.

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Pandemic cut US life span almost 2 years, more than any peer nation

Life expectancy in the United States declined 1.87 years from 2019 to after the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, more than any of 21 other high-income countries—with greater losses in Hispanic and Black populations, according to a modeling study published today in JAMA Network Open.

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12.04.2022 / 21:35

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Surge in hepatitis cases in children being investigated by UK health agency

Health officials are investigating 74 cases of hepatitis among children under the age of 10 across the UK as they urge parents to be alert to the signs of the illness. All of the youngsters were admitted to hospital where medics picked up the cases. The UK Health Security Agency said it is examining 49 cases in England, 13 in Scotland and 12 across both Wales and Northern Ireland, all of which have occurred since January.

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Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak 'must resign' over Covid party fines says Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown

A South Ayrshire MSP has called for the heads of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Chancellor Rishi Sunak - after they were hit with police fines.

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Health chiefs issue hepatitis alert to Scots parents after 13 children catch bug in mystery outbreak

Health officials investigating a hepatitis outbreak among young children have confirmed that the number of cases in Scotland has risen to 13.

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Boris Johnson's wife Carrie to be fined over covid lockdown parties in Downing Street

The Prime Minister’s wife will join her husband in being fined by the police over the partygate scandal.

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Scots mental health charity worker jailed for rapes which traumatised victims

A former charity worker was jailed yesterday for raping two former girlfriends.

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Cyprus Covid travel restrictions to relax as tests and mask rules change

Cyprus' Covid travel restrictions are the latest to be eased as Easter holidays get underway.

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WHO monitors two new Omicron Covid sub-variants BA.4, BA.5: All you need to know

variant which are globally dominant right now include BA.1 and BA.2.

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Perth and Kinross artists sought to help create memorial for those who lost their lives to coronavirus

Artists across Perth and Kinross are being urged to apply for the unique opportunity to create a memorial to those who lost their lives to coronavirus.

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Investigation after child hepatitis cases uncovered in health board area

Public Heath Scotland is investigating the cause of a small number of cases of hepatitis in young children across the central belt of Scotland, including in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

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Spain and Italy issue major Covid restriction update as Easter holidays kick off

Spain and Italy have both confirmed they will extend Covid travel restrictions for at least another month.

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Health warning issued after Kinder Surprise treats linked to salmonella

Chocolate fans have been warned not to eat certain Kinder products that have been linked to a salmonella outbreak.

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Covid travel rules for Easter holidays - including Spain, France, Portugal, Greece and Cyprus

School pupils and students across Scotland have now entered into their Easter holidays this week.

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04.04.2022 / 18:35

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How much does a PCR Covid test cost?

Free Covid testing for most people in the UK ended this month as part of the government's plans to live with the virus. In England, lateral flow tests (LFTs) are no longer available for free, unless you are a patient in hospital, at high risk of getting seriously ill from coronavirus and eligible for Covid-19 treatments, or you work in an NHS or social care setting.

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What does a faint second line on Covid LFT test mean and should you self-isolate?

Lateral Flow Tests are a quick and easy way to check if you have been infected with coronavirus.

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Scottish ministers failed to visit any care homes during two years of Covid pandemic

Nicola Sturgeon and her senior ministers have admitted failing to visit a single care home since the start of the Covid pandemic.

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Edinburgh's 100-strong penguin crew 'doing well' after yearly health check-up

A colony of penguins at Edinburgh Zoo have received their yearly vaccinations and check-ups as part of their annual medical.

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Scotland Covid breakdown as a record 4.9 million people have coronavirus across the UK

One in 13 people across the UK are currently infected with Covid, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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31.03.2022 / 12:45

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Covid infection rates at 'a very high level but not significantly translating to hospitalisations and deaths', says Jenny Harries

The chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency, Dame Henny Harries, has warned Covid-19 infections are at "a very high level" but are not translation into hospital admission and deaths. She appeared on BBC Radio 4' Today program to warn of the increasing levels of infections of the virus all across the UK.

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Key dates of Covid rule and regulation changes - including masks and testing

Nicola Sturgeon delivered an update on the state of the Covid pandemic in Scotland earlier today.

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Nicola Sturgeon says face mask rule will end next month as 9,610 Scots Covid cases reported

A further 9,610 cases of coronavirus have been reported in Scotland – with the nation's virus death toll increasing by 34.

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All remaining Covid restrictions in Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon due to give update

Nicola Sturgeon will deliver an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland at Holyrood tomorrow.

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Every Scots council's Covid infection rate listed amid 9,311 new cases being confirmed

A further 9,311 cases of Covid have been confirmed in Scotland within the last 24 hours – and the nation's virus death toll is also on the rise.

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Prisoner died alone of Covid and coughed up blood after repeated 'pleas were ignored'

prisoner who died alone in his cell of Covid had his pleas for help left unanswered, his family has claimed.Calum Inglis, 34, who suffered from asthma spent the last four days of his life in prison begging officers for help after contracting coronavirus. Relatives say that Calum was coughing up blood and his requests for medical assistance via the cell intercom were ignored by officers.The family have described the "horror story death" as "preventable" and his mum revealed the heartbreaking messages that show her son saying he felt "90 years old" in his final texts to the family.Inglis died at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian, Scotland just 12 days after testing positive for Covid and his heartbroken family say they have texts and evidence from another prisoner to prove Calum's pleas went unanswered.The family say they are traumatised by the death and believe Calum's death could have been prevented if he had been sent to hospital.His sister Frances Marr, 32, said: "In the last four days of his life he repeatedly requested medical attention via his cell intercom to be promised by the prison officers that 'someone will see you in the morning' - but nobody ever came."His mum Jen, 62, said that "They did nothing for my son and just left him."Dad Alan added: "It's a horror story.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re employed and cannot work

. You might be able to get:Find out about:Updated the guidance if you’re off work because of coronavirus because the temporary eligibility rules for benefits if you were self-isolating have ended.Removed references to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ('furlough') which ended on 30 September 2021.Removed guidance on what you could claim if you’re off work because you’re shielding.

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Over 4 million people had Covid-19 last week in UK

Covid-19 infections have risen sharply across most of the UK and are nearing record levels in England, while both Scotland and Wales have reached an all-time high, new figures show.

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One in 11 Scots 'may have had Covid-19 last week' researchers find

Research has indicated that about one in 11 people north of the border could have had covid last week - the highest proportion ever.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0