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Scotland mulls pathogen action levels
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is considering introducing thresholds for action for some pathogens based on either a UK or Scottish approach. Using targets based on reported infections of key pathogens could help monitor trends and be used as a trigger to act. However, figures would need to be interpreted carefully because of underreporting, inability to
Almost 50 sick in Scotland in an outbreak from E. coli O157
Nearly 50 people are part of an outbreak of E. coli infections in Scotland, which has closed five nurseries. E. coli has been confirmed in three nurseries, while another two are shut as investigations and testing are carried out. A total of 47 cases have been confirmed. Officials previously said E. coli O157 had sickened
Covid: Scotland self-isolation rules brought into line with rest of UK
In Scotland, from tomorrow people will be allowed to stop self-isolating after seven days instead of 10, provided they record two negative lateral flow tests – bringing the rules into line with the rest of the UK. The move, announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Scottish parliament earlier, follows sustained pressure from business…
Scotland defeats Israel 3-2 with last-minute goal in World Cup qualifier
The Israel National Team fell to Scotland 3-2 in dramatic fashion on a late goal by Scott McTominay at Hampden Park in World Cup qualifying. The defeat puts the blue-and-white in a very precarious situation to advance to playoffs as the Tartan Army remains in second place now four points ahead of Israel with only…