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Jason Leitch gives update on Covid restrictions as cases continue to rise

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AuthorRebecca McCurdy
Published date26 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that in the week ending June 17, an estimated 250,700 people in private households in Scotland had Covid-19 - amounting to around one in 20

It is an increase from 176,900 - around one in 30 people - the previous week, the highest level in the UK.

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said it would be "sensible" for people to wear face coverings indoors, however there is no legal requirement to do so.

Speaking on BBC's Sunday Show, Professor Leitch, Scotland's national clinical director, said he "honestly" does not think mandatory restrictions will be reintroduced.

He said: "Something dramatic would have to happen to the virus.

"We've got fatigue from this. We're all a bit fed up. People are going back about their business.

"Glastonbury is on, TRNSMT is on next week. I remember us talking about TRNSMT a year ago where we were struggling to get it back on.

"All of those things are really, really important to get back."

But he warned the public...

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