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As part of our continuous review of reporting, Public Health Scotland is merging the weekly national respiratory infection and COVID-19 statistical reports into one publication.

A report by Public Health Scotland indicates that the economic performance of the alcoholic drinks industry in Scotland has not been significantly impacted by the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP).

The latest Group A strep (GAS) surveillance data show that the recent increases in cases of GAS may be declining and the more serious Invasive GAS (IGAS) infections remain stable and similar to previous years.

The data published today show that PHS has received reports of six new IGAS cases between 5 and 11 December across all age groups in Scotland, with no new reports in children under 10 years since last week’s report. Although increases in GAS have been reported in recent weeks in Scotland, the more serious Invasive GAS (IGAS) infections remain stable and similar to previous years.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) reinforces our support for collective action to tackle GBV and highlights our commitment to progressing gender equality in the workplace.

Surveillance data from PHS show that, while there is an out of season increase in cases of Group A streptococcus being reported in Scotland; numbers are similar to those seen during previous peaks.

New data on GP in-hours activity, from before the COVID-19 pandemic until October of this year, has been published today by Public Health Scotland (PHS).