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Scotland's clinical director Jason Leitch, right, seen with Health Secretary Humza Yousaf (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/pool/AFP via Getty Images).

UK 'middle of pack' in terms of pandemic deaths, says Jason Leitch

Jason Leitch says there is cause for optimism

Jason Leitch: Omicron wave is ending but pandemic is ‘not close’ to being over

As final preparations are made to the UEFA EURO 2020 Fan Zone at Glasgow Green supporters are being urged to take Covid-19 tests before arriving at the venue.

Fan Zone attendees are being urged to take coronavirus tests before arriving

Jason Leitch has said Glasgow's extended lockdown may last longer than just a week.

Extended Glasgow lockdown may last longer than a week, says Jason Leitch

Staff seen inside the ICU two unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, Scotland, as it deals with the Coronavirus outbreak

Global Covid-19 vaccine passports 'probably' way to go, says Jason Leitch

The National Clinical Director for Scotland, Jason Leitch, told the public that over 80 year olds are not 'anti-vaccine conspiracy theorists.'

‘Over 80s are not anti-vaccine' says Jason Leitch

Jason Leitch warns public of communal potato bowl during Christmas dinner but says not to worry about wrapping paper.

‘Covid doesn’t like wrapping paper’ but watch your roast potatoes

Jason Leitch said a vaccine would offer "population protection" by summer 2021.

Scotland may get 'population protection' with Covid-19 vaccine next summer

Scotland defeated Israel in front of an empty Hampden Park in their Euro 2020 play-off semi-final. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hampden full house unlikely if Scotland qualify for Euro 2020

Jason Leitch says science will "get us out of this"

Scotland could return to everyday activity by spring, says Jason Leitch

Lockdown restrictions could be lifted in a few weeks

Coronavirus lockdown could be relaxed after a few weeks claims Professor Jason L...

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