Linda Bauld

Tackling childhood obesity

Why we need to talk about Scotland's overweight children

Professor of public health Linda Bauld

"Children should not be given shortbread and Irn Bru to celebrate Burns Week"

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

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

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

Covid cases increase by more than 30 per cent in Scotland

File photo of a coronavirus advice sign outside Argyle Street station in Glasgow.

Scotland experiencing another Covid wave - expert

Coronavirus infections are on the rise once again in Scotland - but there is no evidence to suggest vaccines have stopped working, according to a leading public health expert. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Covid infections rise in Scotland but 'no panic and no restrictions' required

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Linda Bauld: Monkeypox shows attitudes to outbreaks have changed after Covid

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scotland is not at the end of the coronavirus pandemic despite significant rule changes to self-isolation this weekend.

Nicola Sturgeon: This is not the end of the pandemic

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

Local radio is there for people when they need it most.

When people need company the most, local radio is always there

Scotland has scrapped the legal requirement to wear face coverings in public settings from today onwards (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images).

Legal face masks requirement scrapped from today in Scotland

Gender equality must be at the heart of post-Covid society rebuild says Sturgeon

Srailblazing doctor and surgeon Elsie Inglis will be honoured with a new statue in Edinburgh if an ongoing campaign is successul.

Two-week celebration of medical trailblazer Elsie Inglis to be held in Edinburgh

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Covid advisory committee considered face coverings for primary pupils

Jason Leitch has said that the day when school children will be able to stop wearing masks "is coming". Picture: PA

Leitch says 'day is coming' when school children no longer have to wear masks

People take part in the "Freedom Rally" an anti-vaccine demonstration organised by the campaign group 'Scotland Against Lockdown' in Glasgow city centre. (Picture credit: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Police called to anti-lockdown protest in Glasgow city centre

Covid Scotland: Linda Bauld urges pregnant people or those trying for a baby to take vaccine

Prof Linda Bauld urges pregnant people or those trying to get the vaccine

Covid Scotland: 10 day isolation period is 'cautious', says Linda Bauld ahead of Nicola Sturgeon update

10 day isolation period in Scotland is 'cautious' approach says Prof Linda Bauld

Hospitality firms had 'geared up for a huge December' but now face a less-than-cheery festive season (file image). Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images.

Scots hospitality heats up calls for more support as festive trading cools

Covid Scotland: More government changes 'likely next week' says Linda Bauld as Omicron takes hold of Scotland

More government changes 'likely next week', says Prof Linda Bauld

Giving all adults in Scotland a Covid booster jag by the end of January is “hopefully achievable” but will not be easy, a public health expert has warned.

Boosters for all adults by the end of January won’t be easy, expert warns

A medical staff member prepares a syringe with a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at a temporary vaccination centre in Paris. France made Covid-19 booster shots available to all adults on November 25. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

We all need a boost with arrival of Omicron

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New Covid variant: Booster vaccine may be offered to all adults, says expert

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (COVID-19).

Covid-19 handling has damaged UK's international reputation, says survey

Teenager Katie Moore receives a Covid vaccination at the Barrhead Foundry vaccination centre near Glasgow. Picture: PA

'Families with teens will not be able to travel abroad', says Covid expert

People get a free rapid test for Covid-19 in an Athens' southern suburb.

Covid overseas: ‘People just don’t go to get tested, they can’t afford it’

Covid Scotland: Country records 32 coronavirus-linked deaths in 24 hours

Covid Scotland: Country records 32 coronavirus-linked deaths in 24 hours

A public health expert has raised fears that the Cop26 summit in Glasgow will lead to a new wave of coronavirus infections in central Scotland.

Expert fears Cop26 will lead to new wave of coronavirus infections

Scottish Labour are urging the Scottish Government to prioritise teachers for booster jabs.

Demands to prioritise booster jabs for teachers as experts say rollout 'likely'

The NHS is under huge strain

Warning Scotland's NHS faces 'perfect storm' as covid cases soar past 7,000

Professor of public health Linda Bauld, of the University of Edinburgh, has been appointed as an adviser to the Scottish government.

Linda Bauld to serve as top Scottish Government adviser

Vaccinator Suzanne Pozzo gives a vaccine to Omar Khalifa in a pop up tent at a drop in clinic outside Stenhousemuir Football Ground. Picture date: Tuesday August 3, 2021.

'Concerning' high case numbers may put school return at risk, says expert

Linda Bauld, a professor of public health at the University of Edinburgh told BBC’s Good Morning Scotland programme on Monday morning that she sees the pandemic ending in Scotland next year (Photo: Andrew Milligan/ PA).

Edinburgh professor believes pandemic will end in Scotland next year

Students outside of the entrance to the Lower and Upper College Halls at the University of St Andrews. Picture: PA Media

Pressure to 'reach out' to young people on vaccines as incentives suggested

Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce whether Scotland’s coronavirus restrictions can be eased as planned on Monday.

Prof Bauld expects restrictions to ease as planned

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Hospital admissions 'not past peak' amid concern over younger patients

Clearing the backlog of hospital operations will take years, the chief executive of NHS Grampian has said.

NHS Grampian chief says clearing surgery backlog will take years

The coronavirus situation in Scotland remains “quite fragile” Professor Linda Bauld has said.

Prof Bauld: Covid situation in Scotland is ‘fragile’

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A retail worker takes the temperature of a customer entering the Apple Store on Princes Street in Edinburgh on June 29, 2020

What will life beyond level zero look like in Scotland?

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Sturgeon optimistic Scotland will move to level 0 on July 19
Nicola Sturgeon remains optimistic the planned easing of restrictions in July will not be delayed amid a surge in cases that has seen Scotland reach the highest...

Prof Linda Bauld said Matt Hancock was right to resign.

Matt Hancock: Edinburgh professor says resignation was 'the right thing'

Scottish fans gather in Leicester Square in central London, ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium. Picture date: Friday June 18, 2021.

Infections rise in men under 45 as Scotland records highest ever daily cases

The latest coronavirus figures reveal the highest case numbers ever reached in Scotland as an expert has suggested that men meeting up to watch Euro 2020 is behind the rise (Photo: Euan Cherry).

Record daily covid cases reported in Scotland

A support inside the fan zone as Italy defeat Turkey 3-0 in the opening game of Euro 2020. Picture: John Devlin

U-turn as thousands of testing kits sent to Euros fan zone spectators 'too late'

Linda Bauld, of Edinburgh University.

House parties are greatest risk of Euros, warns Prof Linda Bauld

Linda Bauld and Fiona McQueen are among those honoured.

Medical experts honoured for Covid response in Queen's birthday list

Euro 2020: Glasgow fan zone will be one of the safest places to watch football, claims official

Fan zone will be one of the safest places to watch football, claims official

Justine Ralston cleans tables as finishing preparations are made to the UEFA Euro 2020 fan zone at Glasgow Green. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Euro 2020: Fan zone 'one of safest places' to watch tournament, says official

Linda Bauld, professor of Public Health from Edinburgh University said that Glasgow's fan zone for the Euros 2020 is “definitely not without risks.”

Euro 2020 fan zone definitely not without risks'

Students arrive at St Andrew's RC Secondary School in Glasgow as more pupils are returning to school in Scotland in the latest phase of lockdown easing. Picture: PA

Secondary school pupils and teachers not doing lateral flow tests

A person wearing a face mask walks past a mural in Edinburgh. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

June 'too early' to lift coronavirus restrictions, says public health expert

Restrictions are tighter in Glasgow, despite Edinburgh having some areas with higher case rates.

Concerns as Edinburgh area has higher case rate than Glasgow

Professor Linda Bauld warns of difficulty of increasing restrictions in high case rate areas.

Expert warns of difficulty of increasing restrictions in high case rate areas

Nicola Sturgeon has suggested the Scottish Government's response to Covid-19 may change in the coming months

Nicola Sturgeon indicates 'change in direction' to Covid-19 cases

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