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17.09.2021 / 09:37

Performance of Dumfries and Galloway's mental health service for young people branded "alarmingly poor"

Scotland’s Minister for Mental Wellbeing Kevin Stewart told the Standard the government was investing £120 million to transform services in response to the mental health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and with the aim of reducing waiting times for (CAMHS) and psychological therapies.He said: “We know that demand for these services is continuing to increase and delivering service improvements can only be achieved with the right workforce capacity and capability.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Army called in to deal with ongoing ambulance crisis

First Minister faced tough questions from MSPs in the Scottish Parliament over the current situation. The crisis comes as the NHS attempts to recover from being hit hard by the covid pandemic with many services struggling to cope with the virus and normal health concerns.

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Over half of Scots schools reported at least one covid case in first two weeks of term

coronavirus case among pupils in the first two weeks of term. New figures from a freedom of information request by the PA news agency submitted to Public Health Scotland (PHS) show that 1,455 schools in Scotland recorded a positive case between August 16 and August 27, the first two weeks of term - 58.7% of all schools.

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Mystery Deadpool keeps Scots smiling with heroic good deeds during pandemic

local area. South Lanarkshire's smiling thanks to 'The Local Deadpool' who's been delighting residents dressed as the iconic Marvel superhero during the pandemic.

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Scottish Government announces 26 deaths and 4,917 Covid cases in last 24 hours

coronavirus deaths and 4,917 new cases overnight. The death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – now stands at 8,319.

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Lanarkshire MSP welcomes Covid vaccines for teens

iOS - Android Mr MacGregor said: “Since schools returned there has been disruption due to Track and Trace; we are obviously very keen that we do all we can to reduce this so it’s promising that the recommendation has been accepted to allow vaccination in older children.“I would echo the health secretary’s comments that informed consent must be at the heart of decision-making, and I understand that there will be clear communication with this age group and their parents so they understand the potential benefits, side effects and the balance between them.”He added: “I’m pleased that a new leaflet from Public Health Scotland will be circulated to ensure parents, carers and young people have all the information they need and I would urge

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Covid in Scotland: No signs TRNSMT has caused large spike in cases

Glasgow at the weekend has caused a big rise in Covid cases, Professor Jason Leitch has said. The event at Glasgow Green took place before the introduction of vaccine passports, which will be needed for entry to nightclubs and larger events from October 1 after MSPs in the Scottish Parliament backed the plans last week.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as latest traffic light review for travel expected later today

traffic light system for travel later today. In the latest review more countries around the world are expected to be removed from the red list as speculation grows about the list being scrapped altogether.

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Public Health Scotland Covid infection rate data for every council as disease claims another 30 lives

Scotland in the last 24 hours – with the disease claiming another 30 lives.

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Scottish Government announces 30 deaths and 4,917 Covid cases in last 24 hours

Scottish Government has confirmed that 30 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 4,917 new cases had also been identified overnight.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as vaccines for kids aged between 12 and 15 to begin next week

coronavirus vaccine from Monday. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced in the Scottish Parliament that kids can visit a drop-in clinic across the country to get a first dose of the jab.

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Scots couple worried for rum business after contracting Covid and losing sense of smell

covid. Mum-of-two Becky Hunt, 31, and husband Matt, 34, started making booze last year at their home in Strathaven, South Lanarkshire.

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Scots couple in Covid cruise hell after catching virus on luxury liner and ‘abandoned’ in isolation cabin for 25 hours

catching coronavirus on a cruise ship where several other passengers have fallen ill. Marilyn and David Thomson, from Saltcoats, boarded the MSC Virtuosa on September 1 for a relaxing week-long break around the British Isles.

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Scotland's Covid vaccines for kids - everything we know about jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds

today announced that all 12 to 15-year-olds in Scotland will now be offered a Covid vaccine. This comes after the UK's four Chief Medical Officers recommend that all children over 12 have access to the vaccine.Nicola Sturgeon said that the Scottish Government "welcomes and accepts" the CMO's recommendation.

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Covid vaccine being developed in Scotland not expected to get UK licence, Health Secretary claims

Sajid Javid has said. The UK Health Secretary gave a shock reason why the government suddenly scrapped the deal with French vaccine maker Valneva as he answered questions in the House of Commons.

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Four things Nicola Sturgeon could address in Covid announcement today

Nicola Sturgeon will make an announcement on the latest on the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland in parliament later today. The First Minister is expected to make an update on a range of topics after a recent spike in cases of the virus.

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What time is Nicola Sturgeon's covid update today? Where can I watch and what to expect?

SNP leader will address the rising number of cases and covid hospitalisations following Scotland's exit from the levels system on August 9. Yesterday it was announced that children aged between 12 and 15 will be able to get one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine in a bid to prevent serious illness and school closures over the winter period.No further Covid deaths were recorded in the last 24-hour period.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon to make statement on pandemic in parliament

pandemic later today. The First Minister is expected to issue a further warning after covid hospitalisations across the country surpassed 1,000 over the weekend.

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Motherwell fans locked out of Rangers clash as Covid red zone leads to SPFL request

Rangers at Ibrox next week. The Fir Park side have now requested special permission from the SPFL to show the game live inside their own stadium to ensure their supporters don't miss out completely.

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Scottish Government announces 4,241 new Covid cases in last 24 hours

Scottish Government has confirmed there have been no further Covid deaths overnight. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 4,241 new cases had also been identified overnight.

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Ianis Hagi Covid update as Rangers given hope of early return as star's famous father eases 20 day fears

Ianis Hagi is "feeling better and better" - and crucially the playmaker has not been forced to isolate in North Macedonia. The youngster tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty with the Romanian national team, and it was feared he could miss up to three weeks.

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No Covid deaths in Scotland overnight as 5,912 cases recorded

cases increased by 5,912 overnight. The latest Scottish Government figures brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,232.

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10 Covid deaths in Scotland overnight and 4,298 new cases

Covid-19 deaths have been recorded in Scotland in the past 24 hours. The number of cases increased by 4,298 overnight, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

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Six Covid restrictions still in place in Scotland - masks, passports and travel

pandemic has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs and dozens of different restrictions and rules. Despite the lockdown tier system being scrapped, there are still some measures in place to stop the spread of the virus as we return to normality.

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How to claim PIP for Covid and get up to £608 a month from the DWP

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to help with the additional costs of living with long-Covid symptoms. PIP is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and helps cover the extra costs you may face if you need help with daily tasks or moving around outside your home.

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Hundreds of young people still waiting for vital mental health support in Forth Valley

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterAlmost 700 young people in Forth Valley are still waiting for vital mental health treatment, according to new figures.The latest data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) has revealed that 695 people are still awaiting support from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) locally for the period up to June 30, with only 39 per cent of those having been waiting for 18 weeks or fewer.It represents a slight recovery in the waiting times backlog for CAMHS support in the region from the previous quarter - where 935 people were still on hold for treatment.The new PHS report reveals a general trend of gradual improvement for Forth Valley in tackling the

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COVID vaccines very effective, hinder spread, studies say

Yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine, two more studies confirmed high rates of vaccine effectiveness (VE), even against severe disease, and the vaccines' potential to prevent disease transmission.

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Covid vaccine passports in Scotland become law after MSPs back controversial scheme

vaccine certification mandatory for certain events from October 1 despite opposition from Labour, Tories and Lib Dems. There will be a legal requirement for businesses to “take all reasonable measures” to ensure compliance - and Scots could face prosecution if they attempt to visit a venue with a fake vaccine passport.

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Jim Goodwin blasts Covid-19 vaccine passport calls and urges clubs to fight against them

Jim Goodwin has urged Scottish football clubs to stand up and fight back against vaccine passports being introduced. The government are set to debate and vote on the introduction of vaccine passports in the coming hours but Goodwin feels it would be unacceptable.

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Scots train ‘packed like sardines’ as user warns of risk to public health

traveller has raised concerns about the ‘packed’ Scotrail trains and the ‘risk they pose to public health’. The concerned train user captured the ‘evidence’ on his phone and posted it online demanding the train company make ‘contingency plans’ for busy services.

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Biffy Clyro set to rock Glasgow Green after Covid cancelled tours for two years

Biffy Clyro are all set and ready to take Glasgow Green by storm tomorrow for Scotland's biggest gig since COVID-19 restrictions have eased.

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Nicola Sturgeon insists covid vaccine passports are a 'reasonable response' to rising case numbers

to back her plans which would see Scots required to show proof of their vaccination status before they are allowed in nightclubs, gig venues, music festivals or big football matches. The proposal is expected to pass thanks to the SNP-Greens cooperation deal agreed between the two parties last month, but both Labour and the Conservatives are expected to vote against.

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Nicola Sturgeon issues new warning as covid hospitalisations jump 50% in last week

First Minister told MSPs in a statement at Holyrood today that 75% of confirmed cases in the last week had been among people aged under 45, as she made a fresh plea for younger Scots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

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Latest COVID death figures for Perth and Kinross as cases continue to rise

Perth and Kinross last week. It is the highest weekly figure since the week beginning July 19 after a huge rise in cases.It brings the total number of death certificates to record the coronavirus as a cause of death in the region to 272 since the crisis began last year.

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Four things Nicola Sturgeon could address in her Covid speech later today

Nicola Sturgeon will update MSPs on the latest on the coronavirus pandemic in an address to Holyrood later today. The First Minister is expected to address a range of issues around the health crisis as infections rates remain high across the country.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon set to give update in parliament

covid pandemic in the Scottish Parliament later today. The First Minister is expected to issue a warning to Scots as cases of the deadly virus remain high across large parts of the country following the majority of lockdown restrictions being scrapped last month.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon set to make major announcement

Nicola Sturgeon is set to make a big announcement on her plan for government over the course of the next year later today. The First Minister will address MSPs in the Scottish Parliament about what her government plans to do following the devastating coronavirus pandemic.

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Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney self isolating after close contact tests positive for Covid

Covid. The Deputy First Minister has now booked a PCR test after being pinged.

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Today's Public Health Scotland Covid infection rate data for every council region as 771 people battle disease in hospital

Ayrshire than at any other time in the last five months, new figures show.Latest data published today by the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland shows there are 44 people being treated for the disease in the region's hospitals – the highest figure since March 14 when there 48 Covid patients.A further 19 people have been admitted to hospitals since Friday while the number of patients in Ayrshire ICUs has risen by one to six – the highest number since February 26.The news comes as a further 535 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Ayrshire in the last 24 hours among 7,065 nationwide.There are 771 Covid patients in Scottish hospitals – up 118 since Friday – while the number of people battling the virus in ICUs is 71; up 11 over

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as vaccine passport app not ready yet just weeks before launch

covid vaccine passport mobile phone app has not had final instructions just weeks before it is set to go live. Netcompany has revealed the NHS has yet to give them final specifications for the application which could be introduced later this month if MSPs vote to back Nicola Sturgeon 's plan.

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Billy Gilmour revisits Covid drama as Chelsea reveals his Scotland emotional rollercoaster

Scotland player. The Chelsea kid's Euro Finals Covid-19 nightmare which forced him into self-isolation and miss the last group game against Croatia, where defeat delivered a tournament exit, remains a sore point.

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Scots mum battling Covid 'astonished' after home delivery food stolen from doorstep

cancer survivor, who has a weakened immune system, has been in self-isolation at home with her son. Unable to go to the shops, she had ordered food for delivery from meal kit retailer Gousto, reports Edinburgh Live.

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Coronavirus red zones unveiled as every corner of Ayrshire is hit with cases

Ayrshire, new data released today has shown.Not one single area has suppressed the virus according to figures from Public Health Scotland.Ayrshire is split into almost 100 different zones with every single one of them with cases at the moment.Arran was the only region left standing last Sunday but a handful of positive tests has meant the island no longer qualifies as being 'suppressed'.Today, the region recorded 352 positive cases — 2,604 in the last seven days.

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Scottish Government announces no deaths and 6,368 Covid cases in last 24 hours

Scottish Government has confirmed that no people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 6,368 new cases had also been identified overnight.

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Dogging cases in Scotland surge after Covid lockdown restrictions ease

Covid restrictions were lifted, with nine in the past three months. Although there is no specific offence of dogging, people can be charged with having sex in a public place, lewd behaviour or indecency.

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Strictly’s Ore Oduba ‘unconscious and unresponsive’ in Celebrity SAS health scare

TV presenter Ore Oduba was pulled from the river and "unresponsive" for half a minute in a gruelling river challenge. The 35-year-old passed out while filming Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

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Martin Compston 'buzzing' for Soccer Aid match as he readies for the game despite covid fears

Scots actor Martin Compston has announced that he is ready for "game day" as Soccer Aid is due to kick off tonight. There were fears that the feisty annual charity game may be cancelled after an England player was struck down with Covid.

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Scottish Government announces 11 deaths and 6,152 Covid cases in last 24 hours

coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 6,152 new cases had also been identified overnight.

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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