Covid

UK Covid Inquiry

Jeane Freeman, former cabinet secretary for health and sport in Scotland, giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in London on November 19, 2024

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Freeman: Scot Govt 'prioritised risk from Covid' over other considerations
Former health secretary Jeane Freeman is giving evidence to the UK Covid inquiry as it examines the impact of the pandemic on healthcare. Humza Yousaf has also given evidence.

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court

Deaths of two men from covid while in custody to be probed by FAI

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is investigating the construction of the QEUH campus

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is investigating the construction of the QEUH campus

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Civil servant was ‘dead man walking’ when placed on Covid ward, QEUH inquiry told

Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Martyrs' School has been put up for sale

Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Martyrs' School has been put up for sale

Letters: A chance for redemption: make the Martyrs' School an annexe for the Mack

People aged 75-79, or due to turn 75 before the end of July next year, are eligible for the one-off vaccination against RSV

People aged 75-79, or due to turn 75 before the end of July next year, are eligible for the one-off vaccination against RSV

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What happened to RSV vaccines? New report reveal uptake rates for Scotland

Face coverings became public health policy during the pandemic as evidence grew for the potential of the virus to spread via aerosols

Face coverings became public health policy during the pandemic as evidence grew for the potential of the virus to spread via aerosols

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Covid variant XEC, airborne transmission, and a new row about facemasks

Young people have struggled to learn nightclub etiquette

Young people have struggled to learn nightclub etiquette

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How nightclub scene changed post-Covid as young people struggled with etiquette

The Covid inquiry is due to hear about the impact of the virus and planning on healthcare

The Covid inquiry is due to hear about the impact of the virus and planning on healthcare

UK Covid inquiry

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry to examine impact of pandemic on healthcare

Nearly a third of pupils in Scotland are recorded as 'persistently absent', meaning they miss more than 10 percent of school time

Nearly a third of pupils in Scotland are recorded as 'persistently absent', meaning they miss more than 10 percent of school time

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Scottish Government urged to act over high levels of 'persistent absence' from school

Recent exam results provide further evidence that young people are still impacted by the Covid pandemic.

Recent exam results provide further evidence that young people are still impacted by the Covid pandemic.

Exam results 2024:

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Why Scotland's young people are still feeling the impact of Covid-era damage

EIS General Secretary Andrea Bradley has said much more investment is needed to address to educational impact of Covid.

EIS General Secretary Andrea Bradley has said much more investment is needed to address to educational impact of Covid.

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Scotland must increase investment in education or pay a 'very high price'

The leader of the EIS says that Scotland will pay a 'very high price' for failing to invest in education and Covid recovery.

The leader of the EIS says that Scotland will pay a 'very high price' for failing to invest in education and Covid recovery.

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Union calls for 'significantly greater investment' to tackle Covid impact in schools

The first doctor who raised the alarm about a new respiratory disease in Wuhan was wrongly accused of spreading 'false rumours'. But questions have been raised about the role of whistleblowing in the Lucy Letby case and gender medicine

The first doctor who raised the alarm about a new respiratory disease in Wuhan was wrongly accused of spreading 'false rumours'. But questions have been raised about the role of whistleblowing in the Lucy Letby case and gender medicine

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Letby, Tavistock, Covid: What happens when whistleblowers get it right - or wrong?

The recent rise in cases of coronavirus in Scotland may have “peaked”

The recent rise in cases of coronavirus in Scotland may have “peaked”

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Recent rise in Scottish Covid cases may have peaked, says expert

The UK Covid inquiry has published its first report on the pandemic response, covering

The UK Covid inquiry has published its first report on the pandemic response, covering

UK Covid inquiry

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From 'Black Swan' events to SARS: Where did UK go wrong in planning for a pandemic?

Steven Camley on the findings of the UK Covid Inquiry

Steven Camley on the findings of the UK Covid Inquiry

UK Covid inquiry

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Camley’s Cartoon: The UK Covid Inquiry findings

Nicola Sturgeon during the UK Covid inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon during the UK Covid inquiry

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Scottish Government accused of ‘corporate homicide’ over Covid failings

Boris Johnson at the Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson at the Covid inquiry

UK Covid inquiry

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Scottish and UK Governments not properly prepared for pandemic, Covid Inquiry finds

UK Covid-19 Inquiry chair Baroness Heather Hallett (UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA)

UK Covid-19 Inquiry chair Baroness Heather Hallett (UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA)

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UK Covid inquiry to publish first report - what to expect

Nicola Sturgeon

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Official who urged colleagues to wipe Covid WhatsApps lands job with Connery charity

Long Covid campaigners say that it will be 'impossible' for the inquiry to make recommendations to safeguard children in the future without their input

Long Covid campaigners say that it will be 'impossible' for the inquiry to make recommendations to safeguard children in the future without their input

UK Covid Inquiry

Long Covid campaigners anger over 'shameful' UK Covid inquiry ruling

New Covid memorials reflecting community experience of pandemic unveiled

New Covid memorials reflecting community experience of pandemic unveiled

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New Covid memorials reflecting community experience of pandemic unveiled

Hospital admissions due to Covid-19 have increased by 36.4%

Hospital admissions due to Covid-19 have increased by 36.4%

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Weekly updates on respiratory diseases as Covid numbers rise - Public Health Scotland

The suspect, from Barnet, north London, was held at his home on Wednesday morning, the NCA said. (Aaron Chown/PA)

The suspect, from Barnet, north London, was held at his home on Wednesday morning, the NCA said. (Aaron Chown/PA)

Arrest in probe into Michelle Mone-linked company PPE Medpro

Scottish Covid Inquiry: Care home residents died in ‘droves’ after hospital transfers

Scottish Covid Inquiry: Care home residents died in ‘droves’ after hospital transfers

Scottish Covid Inquiry

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Scottish Covid Inquiry: Care home residents died in ‘droves’ after hospital transfers

Neil Oliver was heavily criticised for his comments during Covid

Neil Oliver was heavily criticised for his comments during Covid

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Letters: Neil Oliver deserves an apology

Humza Yousaf admitted the Scottish Government's handling of WhatsApp messages during the pandemic was not its 'finest hour'

Humza Yousaf admitted the Scottish Government's handling of WhatsApp messages during the pandemic was not its 'finest hour'

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Lead announced for review into WhatsApp messages

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing during the pandemic

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing during the pandemic

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UK ministers were 'afraid of Nicola Sturgeon' during the pandemic, inquiry told

Jason Leitch and his rise from dentist to national clinical director

Jason Leitch and his rise from dentist to national clinical director

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Jason Leitch and his rise from dentist to national clinical director

Professor Jason Leitch

Professor Jason Leitch

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From WhatsApp to facemasks - the controversies which preceded Jason Leitch's exit

Remembering Covid: 'You get people saying it's over - for many it’s still with them'

Families gather at the National Covid Memorial. Photo Mark Gibson.

Families gather at the National Covid Memorial. Photo Mark Gibson.

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Scotland remembers Covid victims with minute's silence

A scene from new drama The Way, directed by Michael Sheen

A scene from new drama The Way, directed by Michael Sheen

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Alison Rowat: Other nations are turning politics into hit drama. Why can't Scotland?

Covid changes our way of life and grieving. Photo PA.

Covid changes our way of life and grieving. Photo PA.

'Covid changed our way of life: We were robbed of our freedom and remembrance'

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf transcribed 'zero' WhatsApp messages during the pandemic

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf transcribed 'zero' WhatsApp messages during the pandemic

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Sturgeon and Yousaf’s lies over Covid messages turn their reputations to trash

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf transcribed 'zero' WhatsApp messages during the pandemic

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf transcribed 'zero' WhatsApp messages during the pandemic

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Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf transcribed 'zero' WhatsApps to records system

Was there any public health benefit to keeping us indoors?

Was there any public health benefit to keeping us indoors?

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Andy Maciver: We are entitled to be enraged about the Covid lockdown

Covid memorial in Glasgow. Photo Colin Mearns.

Covid memorial in Glasgow. Photo Colin Mearns.

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Minute's silence to be held at National Covid Memorial

Nicola Sturgeon, John Swinnery and Humza Yousaf

Nicola Sturgeon, John Swinnery and Humza Yousaf

Freedom of Information

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Probe into SNP Covid WhatsApps to look at 'systemic practice failure'

The news of the King's diagnosis has caused an outpouring of emotion among many in the UK

The news of the King's diagnosis has caused an outpouring of emotion among many in the UK

King Charles III

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Letters: Now we know how important the monarchy is to the nation

Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon

Letter of the Day 📨

Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon's treatment at Covid inquiry was a disgrace - Letter of the Day

Kate Forbes has criticised the Scottish Government's income tax plans

Kate Forbes has criticised the Scottish Government's income tax plans

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Letters: Forbes needs to get over losing and put her ambition on hold

Aamer Anwar and angry members of Scottish Covid Bereaved outside the UK Covid Inquiry at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) last Wednesday, the day Nicola Sturgeon was giving evidence

Aamer Anwar and angry members of Scottish Covid Bereaved outside the UK Covid Inquiry at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) last Wednesday, the day Nicola Sturgeon was giving evidence

Conservative Party

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Kevin McKenna: We are in the grip of a political class that sets its own rules

Nicola Sturgeon, John Swinny and Humza Yousaf

Nicola Sturgeon, John Swinny and Humza Yousaf

Freedom of Information

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SNP ministers face FoI investigation after deletion of Covid WhatsApps

Alister Jack accused of 'clear breach' of ministerial code in NI lobbying row

Alister Jack accused of 'clear breach' of ministerial code in NI lobbying row

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Alister Jack accused of 'clear breach' of ministerial code in NI lobbying row

Scotland’s civil service has been 'captured wholesale' by SNP

Scotland’s civil service has been 'captured wholesale' by SNP

Scottish Labour

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Scotland’s civil service has been 'captured wholesale' by SNP

Steven Camley on Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid Inquiry performance

Steven Camley on Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid Inquiry performance

Nicola Sturgeon

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Camley’s Cartoon: Sturgeon’s Covid Inquiry performance

Ken Thomson resigned from a supervisory position at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

Ken Thomson resigned from a supervisory position at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

Scottish Government

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Official who told others to delete WhatsApps urged to quit second job

Humza Yousaf and John-Paul Marks

Humza Yousaf and John-Paul Marks

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Tories demand probe into 'politicised' Government officials under SNP

The Warblers was established in 2016 for people with poor lung health

The Warblers was established in 2016 for people with poor lung health

'It’s breathwork by stealth': Meet the group who keep their lungs healthy by singing

Both Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney deleted messages during Covid

Both Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney deleted messages during Covid

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Letters: We must get back to properly applying codes of conduct

First Minister Humza Yousaf

First Minister Humza Yousaf

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Humza Yousaf 'urgently' looking for missing gold command Covid minutes for inquiry

Ken Thomson has quit his current role at ICAS

Ken Thomson has quit his current role at ICAS

UK Covid Inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon

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Ex-Holyrood official who told colleagues to delete WhatsApps quits job over outcry

Douglas Ross has criticised Alister Jack for deleting his WhatsApp messages wanted by the UK Covid Inquiry

Douglas Ross has criticised Alister Jack for deleting his WhatsApp messages wanted by the UK Covid Inquiry

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Ross criticises Jack for deleting every WhatsApp message to free up phone space