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Coronavirus

Humza Yousaf holds a baby during an event in Glasgow as he campaigns to become the next SNP leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Yousaf needs to take time out from campaigning to address NHS crisis Ian Murray

Many of those who died from Covid in Scotland lived in care homes (Picture: Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)

Who will take responsibility for Covid care home scandal? – John McLellan John McLellan

The Covid vaccine has saved tens of millions of lives worldwide (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/pool/Getty Images)

Danger of repeated Covid infections provides fresh incentive to get booster jag Steve Cardownie

The Covid Requiem will be performed in St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, on Thursday and Friday, November 10 and 11, at 7pm.

Covid Requiem a chance to remember lives lost to pandemic Ian Swanson

Humza Yousaf urged Scots to get Covid-19 booster jabs

New figures show Covid-19 infections are on the rise in Scotland Lucinda Cameron

File photo. PA.

One more Covid death recorded in Midlothian Radar

Don't ignore calls to get your COVID-19 booster jab

People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation Nigel Booth

Jodie Waddell has a tattoo of the Asda logo after having worked there during lockdown

Asda bum tattoo a real tribute to supermarket staff who fed us during pandemic Susan Dalgety

The numbers have risen.

Confirmed Covid deaths in Scotland rise Lucinda Cameron

Picture Michael Gillen. All adults aged 65 years or over will be contacted with a scheduled appointment for their COVID-19 booster and flu vaccination.

People aged 65 and over in Lothian to get winter booster jab as Scotland’s winte... Kevin Quinn

Medical staff preparing shots of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. Picture: PA

'Next generation' dual Covid booster jab targeting two strains approved for use Laura Parnaby

File photo PA.

Coronavirus One more Covid death recorded in Midlothian Radar

Moving in or out? Let the professionals ensure a thorough deep clean

Promoted content End-of-tenancy: professional clean Hannah Thaxter

The study has revealed three 'sub-types' of long Covid. Picture: PA

Three 'types' of long Covid exist, study shows Ella Pickover

Future generations will want to learn about life under lockdown (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Covid lockdown: Boris Johnson was right, we did get through it – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

A person simulating taking a Covid 19 lateral flow test. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

One in 20 Covid patients suffer long-term smell or taste issues Ella Pickover

The number of Scots hospitalised with Covid-19 has decreased, latest figures have revealed.

Covid-19 hospitalisation figures decrease by 6.3%, figures show Stephen Mcilkenny

A dose of a Covid vaccine. Researchers have found a hepatitis outbreak amongst children was not linked to Covid

Outbreak of hepatitis in young children ‘not linked to Covid-19’ Jane Kirby

There has been another increase in cases in Scotland

Sturgeon warns of 'further waves' amid seven-week case spike Rebecca McCurdy and Dan Barker

Many areas of Edinburgh still have higher numbers of new cases.

12 Edinburgh areas with the highest number of new covid cases Scott McCartney

Figures show an increase in absence rates in almost all Edinburgh's high schools between 2018 and 2020.

'Let's save pupils from educational Long Covid' Ian Swanson

The Scottish Tories have issued a warning over Scotland's health system for this winter. Picture: John Devlin

Tories warn of ‘winter storm’ in Scotland’s emergency departments Hannah Carmichael

All over-50s will be offered boosters

Covid boosters for all over-50s amid soaring infections Alan Young

Covid vaccines have weakened the link between infection and serious illness.

Hundreds of Covid deaths in West Lothian and Falkirk – as UK death toll tops 200... Radar

A woman painting red hearts on the COVID-19 Memorial Wall opposite the Houses of Parliament at Embankment, central London, in memory of the more than 145,000 people who have died in the UK from coronavirus. PA.

Hundreds of Covid deaths in Midlothian – as UK death toll tops 200,000 Radar

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland increased by more than a third in the most recent week, figures have showed.

Covid-related deaths in Scotland increase for fifth week stephen mcilkenny

The National Covid Memorial Wall in London.

Number of UK Covid deaths passes 200,000, ONS data shows Ian Jones

Scotland’s coronavirus-related death toll has passed 15,000, new figures have revealed.

Scotland’s Covid death toll passes 15,000, figures show Katrine Bussey

There has been a huge spike in new cases of Covid-19 in Scotland

Covid Scotland: Massive hike in number of cases recorded in one week Katharine Hay

Scottish Labour has branded moves to end unlimited sick pay for NHS workers suffering from long Covid 'reckless'. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Ending unlimited long Covid sick pay for NHS staff 'reckless'; argue Labour Lauren Gilmour

Passengers travel through Edinburgh Airport wearing face masks. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

One in 18 people in Scotland have Covid as cases rise Russell Jackson

Teenager Eve Thomson receives a Covid vaccination last year. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Officials 'concerned, but not panicking' over spike in Covid cases Hannah Carmichael

Nurse Caroline Macdonald has been unable to work regularly for two years because of Long Covid.

Long Covid sufferer's plea for more help Ian Swanson

Covid face mask row thug was fined at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

East Lothian Crime: Musselburgh Covid rage thug punched shop worker in mask row Alexander Lawrie

Those who have not yet had their spring Covid booster are being urged to come forward.

Yousaf urges those eligible to come forward for spring booster Lauren Gilmour

NHS Lothian has warned that increasing cases of Covid-19 are placing mounting pressure on hospital and community services.

NHS Lothian ‘under pressure’ as Covid cases rise Gary Flockhart

A teenager Eve receiving a Covid vaccination in Barrhead. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Sturgeon says it would be 'sensible' to wear face masks indoors as cases surge Lucinda Cameron

A student at St Andrew University participates in testing of a lateral flow antigen test facility in November 2020. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Politics Expert says Scottish Government may have to consider reintroducing more testing Katrine Bussey

A recent report found severe restrictions imposed on care home residents during the Covid pandemic may have contributed to deaths.

Report finds 'discrimination' against care homes contributed to deaths Hannah Brown

Now data reveals Covid-related deaths in Scotland in the second week of June were almost double the number from the previous week

Scottish Covid deaths almost double in a week, figures show Katrine Bussey

Greig Brown fears Long Covid could mean he never regains the health and fitness he once had.

Lothian pilot scheme helps Long Covid patients Ian Swanson

Ambulance workers are completing shifts as long as 20 hours. Picture: NationalWorld

The incredible shifts being worked by Scottish ambulance workers revealed Katrine Bussey

Health secretary Humza Yousaf. Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images

A&E clinicians facing 'most pressured time', declares Yousaf Hannah Carmichael

The number of people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Scotland increased last week, according to the latest figures. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Coronavirus infections rise in Scotland Lucinda Cameron

Alice Jenkins initially thought she had Covid. (Image: SWNS)

Edinburgh student mistook meningitis for Covid Sarah Ward

Nicola Sturgeon should prioritise issues like long Covid and delay her plans for a second independence referendum (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Sturgeon is trolling Scotland over Indyref2 millions – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Long covid has caused ongoing problems for many.

Covid Scotland: MSP calls for long covid clinics Hannah Carmichael

An estimated two million people in the UK are suffering from Long Covid. Picture: NationalWorld

Record two million people in UK suffering from Long Covid Ella Pickover and Ian Jones

A stubborn minority” also question the scientific consensus on vaccine safety

A third of UK adults believe Government 'exaggerating' Covid deaths Jemma Crew

A therapist explains test results to a long Covid patient (Picture: Bartosz Siedlik/AFP via Getty Images)

Why long Covid sufferers would get better treatment if they moved to England Alex Cole-Hamilton

Some 155,000 Scots are waiting for vital diagnostic tests

Huge rise as 155,000 Scots are waiting for diagnostic health tests Katrine Bussey

Covid Scotland: Covid-19 infections continue to fall in much of UK but rise in Scotland

Covid-19 infections have risen slightly in Scotland Ian Jones

The ZOE study has highlighted that hearing problems affected 20 per cent of patients with Covid

Promoted content Hearing and tinnitus reported with Covid Ellie Evans

Patients in hospitals in NHS Lothian, like at the Western General, will be able to see a loved-one for the first time since lockdown.

Visitors allowed in hospitals for first time since pandemic started Rhoda Morrison

Professor Jason Leitch addresses the General Assembly

Leitch tells Kirk: Covid hasn't gone away Ian Swanson

A nurse administers a Covid vaccine at a hospital. Picture: Michael Gillen

One in eight admitted to hospital with Covid diagnosed with heart inflammation Neil Pooran

Professor Manu Shankar-Hari is leading the research into critical care.

£7 million funding for cutting-edge 'precision medicine' research projects Elsa Maishman

Stuart White

Government accused of 'lack of urgency' over Long Covid Elsa Maishman

A dose of the Pfzier/BioNTech vaccine. Picture: Michael Gillen

Science hub being created to develop drugs for lung infections like Covid Lucinda Cameron

High Court judge Lady Poole will chair the Scottish Covid-19 inquiry

News Covid Scotland: Inquiry launches with website setting out aims and remit Neil Pooran

A stock photo of the Pfzier/BioNTech vaccine. Michael Gillen.

NHS Lothian: Mass Vaccination Centre at the Pyramids to close after delivering o... Kevin Quinn

Stock picture Michael Gillen.

No more Midlothian Covid deaths reported over weekend Kevin Quinn

Picture: Getty Images

Livingston Covid vaccine maker may lose EU deal for up to 60 million doses Elsa Maishman

Six neighbourhoods in Edinburgh recorded less than three Covid cases over the space of a week.

Six areas in Edinburgh are 'virtually free' of Covid Anna Bryan

Covid levels are continuing to drop.

Covid Scotland: Coronavirus levels drop to pre-Christmas levels Lucinda Cameron

Photo by Andy Buchanan - WPA POOL/Getty Images

UK Covid inquiry to review collaboration between UK and Scottish governments Elsa Maishman

The Scottish Government has made concessions around its controversial Coronavirus Recovery and Reform bill

Bid to give ministers 'Henry VIII' powers labelled 'chilling' Conor Matchett

People can download the app on Apple app store or Google Play

New app aims to improve care for Scots with long covid Jolene Campbell

Humza Yousaf talks to staff during a visit at Liberton Hospital in Edinburgh in January. Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images

Yousaf says there will 'almost certainly' be another Covid wave Neil Pooran

The number of new homes build fell dramatically, with Covid-19 being blamed for the slump
Pic: PA

Lockdown restrictions blamed for dramatic slump in new-build homes Katrine Bussey

Humza Yousaf talks to staff during a visit at Liberton Hospital on January 11, 2022 in Edinburgh. Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images

Humza Yousaf denies historic failures on NHS staffing Elsa Maishman

Thornlea Nursing Home in Loanhead will be turned into housing, after care chiefs suspended its licence. (Photo credit: Lisa Ferguson).

Loanhead nursing home where half of residents died to be turned into housing Marie Sharp

Shawn Puller (R) has cared for his partner Gordon Shaw for five years.

Nine in ten people caring for someone with cancer feel angry, charity says Elsa Maishman

The last time the A&E waiting time target was met in Scotland was July 2017 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Worst-ever A&E waiting times show ‘broken system in dire crisis’ Elsa Maishman

Mike Flynn and his daughter Nicole.

Sick dad recovers to see daughter score Murrayfield try Lucinda Cameron

The list of Covid symptoms has been updated to include further ailments. Photo: Andrea Piacquadio / Pexels / Canva Pro.

Here are all the official Covid symptoms in 2022 Rachael Davies

It is “too early” to know the full impact of the pandemic on excess deaths, a Holyrood committee has said.

‘Too early’ to know full impact of pandemic on excess deaths, say MSPs Craig Paton

A 11-year-old receives the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine. Picture: Jeff Spicer/PA Wire

Covid-19 now being treated like any other virus, says Linda Bauld Rebecca McCurdy

A Covid lateral flow test. Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Scots with Covid no longer told to isolate or test Elsa Maishman

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