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One more Covid death recorded in Midlothian Radar

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One more Covid death recorded in Midlothian Radar

A major clear up operation is under way in Edinburgh after a first wave of strikes by council bin workers came to an end.

Major clear up under way after city bin strike Gary Flockhart

Decontamination work may have to be carried out during clean-up work when the strikes have ended, according to public health experts -- including measures such as jet-washing pavements, spraying with disinfectant or deploying pest control. Picture: Ilona Amos

Health warning: Decontamination work may be needed in bin strike clear-up Ilona Amos

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One more Covid death recorded in Midlothian Radar

Monkeypox leads to swellings, boils and unsightly rashes
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Vaccine in 'short supply' globally as two more Scots catch monkeypox Craig Paton

A huge number of Scots are no longer quitting and attempting to quit smoking

Huge drop in number of Scots attempting to give up smoking Hannah Carmichael

Monkeypox causes boils and sores to develop

Monkeypox: More than 60 cases now reported in Scotland Lucinda Cameron

Survivor: Jade McMaster, her partner Thomas and their French Bulldog, Ivy

Number of Scots diagnosed with brain tumour has risen 30% in 20 years Lauren Gilmour

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

Lothian Tory MSP Sue Webber says cancer waiting ties should be a source of shame to Health Secretary Humza Yousaf.

One in five miss cancer treatment target Ian Swanson

Waiting times at Scotland’s emergency departments have slightly improved for the second consecutive week, latest figures show.

Latest A&E data show waiting times continue to improve Rebecca McCurdy

Covid cases have risen again

Covid cases increase for the seventh week in a row in Scotland Alan Young

More than 2,300 nurses across Scotland responded to the survey. Picture: Michael Gillen

One in four nurses report patients treated in 'inappropriate' settings Dale Miller and Hannah Carmichael

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

Humza Yousaf: The health secretary has set 'ambitious' targets to cut NHS waiting times

'Ambitious' targets set in a bid to tackle NHS waiting times Katrine Bussey

In this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handout graphic, from 2003, symptoms of one of the first known cases of the monkeypox virus are shown on a patient's hand Pic: CDC/Getty Images

Monkeypox: Number of Scots infected rises to 40 Lauren Gilmour

Thousands have been left waiting for hours in Scotland's A&E departments

Casualty delays see record number left waiting in Scotland's hospitals Craig Paton

Cancer sufferers are waiting longer than ever for treatment

Cancer treatment waiting time performance falls to record new low Neil Pooran

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

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

There has been an increase in the number of Covid cases in Scotland

Covid cases increase by more than 30 per cent in Scotland Stephen Mcilkenny

How monkeypox looks under a scientific microscope

Monkeypox cases in Scotland increase to 18, latest figures show Katrine Bussey

Obstacle course fun as part of Health Week at Loanhead Primary School.

Housebuilder's obstacle course donation to Loanhead Primary School is child's pl... Kevin Quinn

Monkeypox symptoms include include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion Pic: Science Photo Library

Monkeypox now confirmed in ten Scottish cases Stephen Wilkie

Some 155,000 Scots are waiting for vital diagnostic tests

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

Public Health Minister Maree Todd said allowing terminations at home help women access abortions without delays
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More than half of abortions in Scotland take place at home, figures show Rebecca McCurdy

NHS waiting lists have soared dramatically in recent months (Picture: Michael Gillen)

Humza Yousaf told to 'get a grip' on rising NHS waiting lists Katrine Bussey

Nearly 30% of A&E patients waited longer than four hours for treatment

Nearly 30% of Scottish A&E patients waiting longer than four hours Neil Pooran

Monkeypox symptoms include include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion
Pic: Science Photo Library

Fourth monkeypox case confirmed in Scotland by health officials Lucinda Cameron

Some commentators have called Scotland's flagship alcohol policy a failure. Picture: John Devlin

Is Scotland’s flagship minimum alcohol pricing policy a failure? Elsa Maishman

Almost 30% of attendees at A&E waited more than four hours for treatment, new figures show.

Almost 30% of patients waiting more than four hours at A&E Craig Paton

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How worried should we be about monkeypox in Scotland? Elsa Maishman

The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Scotland

First case of monkeypox confirmed in Scotland as UK total reaches 57 Stephen Mcilkenny

In this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handout graphic, from 2003, symptoms of one of the first known cases of the monkeypox virus are shown on a patient?s hand May 27, 2003. Photo Courtesy of CDC/Getty Images

How worried should we be about monkeypox in Scotland? Elsa Maishman

Waiting times at Scotland’s A&E departments have dropped in the most recent week, according to new figures from Public Health Scotland.

A&E waiting times worsen but remain better than record low Craig Paton

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

Monkeypox causes a rash which goes through different stages before finally forming a scab

Monkeypox scare as trio flew to Scotland after meeting infected friend Lucinda Cameron

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

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Tests are still being conducted to determine how the children contracted hepatitis.

Number of cases of UK children with hepatitis being investigated rises to 108 Joe Gammie

The proportion of people waiting too long at Scotland’s A&E departments has matched the highest level on record, new figures show.

A&E waiting times match worst level on record Craig Paton

Here are the 12 least busy GPs in Edinburgh.

Here are the 11 surgeries with the lowest number of patients per GP in Edinburgh Rachael Davies

The cause of the outbreak is still not known

Hepatitis outbreak: Scots youngster has emergency liver transplant Stephen Wilkie

Tests are still being conducted to determine how the children contracted hepatitis.

Six young children have emergency liver transplants after contracting hepatitis Dan Barker

There were 5,513 new cases today.

Covid Scotland: 28 deaths and 5,513 new cases in 24 hours Scott McCartney

A woman undergoes breast cancer screening

Covid Scotland: Screening pause saw cancer under-diagnosed in 2020 Dan Barker

The number of people waiting at A&E for more than 12 hours has dropped slightly on the previous week, according to latest figures.

Drop in number of patients waiting more than 12 hours in A&E Lucinda Cameron

Covid Scotland: 4,266 new cases but no new deaths in last 24 hours

Here are the latest coronavirus figures in Scotland Beth Murray

Covid Scotland: These are the 12 Edinburgh areas with the highest coronavirus rates this week

These are the 12 Edinburgh areas with the highest coronavirus rates this week Rachel Mackie

Riverside Medical Practice LLP in Musselburgh is the busiest practice in East Lothian.

The 10 surgeries with the most patients per GP in East Lothian Anna Bryan

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