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The Met Office has updated its amber warning for extreme heat to more parts of Scotland this week. During this spell of hot weather, it is important that people are aware of precautions they can take to ensure they stay safe.

Figures published today by National Records of Scotland show that there were 1,190 alcohol-specific deaths registered in Scotland in 2020. Alcohol continues to be a leading cause of illness and early death in Scotland.

Public Health Scotland today published the MESAS Monitoring Report 2021. This annual report provides the latest available information and key statistics on alcohol consumption, price and related harms.

Today we have published key findings from our COVID-19 surveillance in education programme since August 2020.

The views and experiences of thousands of frontline health and social care workers towards the Scottish COVID-19 vaccination programme have been published in a new report from Public Health Scotland

The National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership published its report recommending the action needed to progress human rights in Scotland.

Public Health Scotland is working with stakeholders to ensure plans are in place and we are ready to play our part in supporting the successful and safe delivery of COP26.

This final report on the impact of COP26 on COVID-19 infections in Scotland expands on the preliminary report published on 16 November 2021 and also covers the period after the COP26 summit ended.

#WheelsinMotion is a new campaign jointly supported by Public Health Scotland with our partners, Transport Scotland, Paths for All, Cycling Scotland, Cycling UK, Sustrans Scotland and Scottish Cycling. This shared campaign encourages people to leave the car at home in favour of walking, wheeling and cycling for essential journeys, wellbeing and exercise.

An update that includes details of a number of changes to the reporting of COVID-19 vaccination statistics that will be implemented from 24 March 2022.