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Scotland’s top doctor warns of climate and pollution public health emergency

Climate change, biodiversity loss and air pollution are the great threats to human health this century, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer has said

The National (Scotland)

Chief medical officer ‘anxious’ about US leaving World Health Organisation

Sir Gregor Smith said the move leaves a ‘gap’ in how experts understand emerging diseases.

Evening Standard

Puberty blocker pause not fuelled by ideology, says top doctor

Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer, was speaking to a Scottish Parliament committee.

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I’ve retained my WhatsApp messages relating to Covid pandemic, says Humza Yousaf

First Minister says he would expect officials to have kept ‘relevant’ messages

The Independent UK

I have not deleted any WhatsApp messages relating to Covid pandemic, says Yousaf

The First Minister said he would expect officials including the national clinical director and chief medical officer to have kept ‘relevant’ messages.

The Independent UK

Likely to be 'major disruption' from junior doctor strikes, says Humza Yousaf

The First Minister has said there will likely be “major disruption” as a result of action taken by junior doctors over pay increases this…

The National (Scotland)

First Minister to chair meeting on junior doctor strike contingencies

The strikes, Humza Yousaf said, would likely cause ‘major disruption’ to NHS services.

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Scotland 'blazed a trail in many areas of public health', England's top doctor says

SCOTLAND has “blazed a trail” in areas of health policy, chief medical officer for England Sir Chris Whitty has said.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon to answer questions on NHS crisis as patients face record waiting times

The First Minister will be joined by Humza Yousaf and Dr Gregor Smith for a live media briefing in Edinburgh today.

Daily Record

New covid strain in Scotland responsible for soaring case numbers

Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Gregor Smith said the new BA.2 variant was thought to have a growth rate 80% higher than the original BA1 strain.

Glasgow Live

Scotland should take a cautious approach to lifting restrictions - Gregor Smith

Nicola Sturgeon will give a coronavirus update in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday

Insider UK

Decision to go ahead with lifting face mask requirements to be made shortly, says Scotland's CMO

Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Gregor Smith said ministers will be advised to take a "cautious approach" to lifting the remaining coronavirus restrictions.

Glasgow Live

Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon to make face mask decision amid hospital admission rise

The First Minister will reveal whether the legal requirement to wear face coverings will remain enshrined in law tomorrow but concerns remain over a rise in cases

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon to give covid statement tomorrow as First Minister urged to take 'cautious approach'

Face mask rules are due to end in Scotland next week and the First Minister will make an announcement on the subject tomorrow.

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Chief medic warns covid hasn't gone away as new data shows one in 18 Scots have virus

Professor Sir Gregor Smith warned there was “no room for complacency” after new data showed that an estimated one in 18 Scots had the virus in the first week of March.

Glasgow Live

Rising covid cases in Scotland being 'intensely monitored' as estimated 1 in 18 had virus last week

Professor Sir Gregor Smith spoke out after the data from the Office for National Statistics showed that in the first week of March an estimated one in 18 Scots had the virus.

Daily Record

Soaring Scots Covid cases 'scrutinised intensely' says chief medical officer

Professor Sir Gregor Smith releaseda statement after it was revealed one in 18 Scots had the deadly bug in the first week of March.

Glasgow Live

IVF treatment to resume again for women who are not vaccinated against covid

Professor Sir Gregor Smith said fertility treatment for unvaccinated women could resume, as long as they were "fully informed" about the risks of not having the vaccine.

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IVF for unvaccinated Scots women set to return as covid jab restriction lifted

Professor Sir Gregor Smith said the decision to restart such treatment came after data emerged showing a reduced risk of severe disease among those who are unvaccinated.

The Independent UK

IVF treatment to resume again for women not vaccinated against Covid

Chief medical officer Professor Sir Gregor Smith said treatment could now resume after being paused in January.

The Guardian - UK

Disabled children should exercise for 20 minutes a day, first UK guidelines say

Chief medical officers’ recommendations also include strength and balance activities three times a week

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Chief Medical Officer Sir Gregor Smith apologises for reposting political tweet

Sir Gregor said the retweet, which has been deleted, was an attempt to ‘contribute to the debate on the isolation period’.

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