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Figures published today show there have been 54 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022. This includes an additional three cases since our last report on 18 July 2022.

Two additional cases of monkeypox with recent travel history have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases across Scotland to three.

Two new UK research papers explain the likely causes of sudden onset hepatitis seen in children aged 10 and under, is due to co-infection with adenovirus 41F and a second virus AAV2

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is working with NHS boards on a precautionary basis to ensure optimal vaccine coverage and protection against polio and advising the public to ensure polio vaccines are up to date. This particularly applies to parents of young children who may have missed an immunisation opportunity.

Public Health Scotland has published today a national report that details the current status of the implementation of new treatment standards that aim to improve access, choice and care for people who experience drug problems.

A timetable for the re-opening of parts of society over the next two months has been set out by the Scottish Government

A study exploring the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing, on children and young people affected by the harmful alcohol consumption of a parent or carer, has provided an important insight into the lived experience of these families.

An evaluation of the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing on small retailers in Scotland found the price of alcoholic drink products previously sold below 50 pence per unit has increased, and retailers felt that the sales of those products most affected by MUP had reduced.

Public Health Scotland has published three interim reports which evaluate various aspects of the flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes.

Public Health Scotland has included data on vaccine uptake by ethnicity and by deprivation in the Weekly COVID-19 Statistical report