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AstraZeneca jab which has now been banned for their age group.The majority of them work in the NHS or care sectors but some have already received their vaccinations as part of the general roll-out programme.But last night health experts urged them: “Don’t obsess about it” as they pointed out there had only been 79 cases in the UK out of 20 million people who have been vaccinated.However, anyone of any age who has had the AstraZeneca Covid jab and is exhibiting symptoms like chest pain or breathing difficulties should seek seek medical advice immediately.Symptoms like these are most likely within “the first few days” of having the vaccination according to National Clinical Director Jason Leitch.But he said: “If you have a serious blood clot

Euros. Record Sport understands the SPFL will not be granted permission to take down the padlocks in order to stage test events between now and the end of the top flight season on Sunday May 16. And despite clinical director Jason Leitch claiming limited numbers of supporters might be able to attend a test event at the Scottish Cup Final, there are in fact no plans for Hampden to be opened up for the rescheduled end-of-season showpiece on May 22.Sources at the national stadium were left bemused by Leitch’s suggestion as they have promised to hand over the keys to UEFA on May 14 – six days after the original date of this season’s finale – in order for European football’s governing body to start preparation work for the tournament.

Scottish Cup final on 22 May, despite the SFA greenlighting 12,000 spectators at Hampden for the Euro 2020 curtain-raiser three weeks later against the Czech Republic. News that fans will return to the national stadium in time for Scotland's opening Euro clash sparked optimism that we could see supporters return to domestic games before the season is out.

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has said that while it has not concluded the vaccine causes rare brain clots, the link is getting firmer - though it insisted the benefits of the jab still outweigh the risks overall. The regulators have recommended that people aged under 30 should be offered Pfizer or Moderna as alternatives to the AstraZeneca vaccine as the balance of risk is more finely balanced for younger age groups who did not tend to suffer serious Covid illness.

Scottish Cup Final as part of a "gateway event". The national clinical director hopes a return to the Covid-19 levels system will allow for large events to trial the return of supporters.

Hampden will be able to host fans at Euro 2020. Steve Clarke 's heroes will face the Czech Republic and Croatia on their own patch in the tournament but there has been doubt about whether coronavirus might block the chance for supporters to attend in person.

Jason Leitch believes Scottish football supporters are on track to return to stadiums at the start of next season but urged a note of caution over full capacities. The Premiership typically gets underway in the last week of July with the three tiers below the top flight following shortly after.

Celtic fans have been urged to stay at home and avoid Covid rule breaches on the eve of derby day by Jason Leitch. Steven Gerrard's newly-crowned champions visit Celtic Park on Sunday for the first time since winning the club's first league title in a decade.

shortage of 500,000 coronavirus vaccine doses over the next month.

Scotland's clinical director reminded supporters today the "Stay at Home" message remains in place until April 2 and that meetings of more than two households outdoors remained banned. It comes as Steven Gerrard's side prepare to visit Celtic Park on Sunday for the first time since winning the club's first league title in a decade.

Premiership clash in a similar manner to the lockdown-breaching mass celebrations seen in the city centre by Ibrox diehards after they clinched the league title.It has led to messages from both managers John Kennedy and Steven Gerrard, as well as Rangers skipper James Tavernier.All have been unequivocal in their instructions, urging supporters to stay home on the day of the game - but in a fresh statement the club once again distanced itself from the scenes from George Square, after they insisted "we're not half of anything" following a claim made by Ibrox chairman Douglas Park.Get all the latest Celtic news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every morsel of information regarding your favourite

Jason Leitch. Following large groups gathering in George Square and at Ibrox to celebrate the title victory for Steven Gerrard's side, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned the upcoming Old Firm game could be at risk.

Prestwick, recorded a 'wash your hands' video clip which went viral.

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, gave her doting dad Jamie a dressing down over 'not washing his hands' this week.The tot's lecture was caught on camera as management consultant Jamie joked his daughter could apply to be one of the National Clinical Director Jason Leitch's understudies.Jamie, 41, wrote on social media: "Nicola Sturgeon, heard about Jason Leitch recruiting for understudies."Please find enclosed another candidate application."Little Rosie donned her bright pink stethoscope before assessing her dad's hand to find it was covered in 'bugs', much to her horror.The sweet clip sees Rosie, who has Down's Syndrome, carry out a bedside check up, waking her dad up from his slumber.She asks, "Hi, are you not well?", to which Jamie replies,

Charlie Nicholas believes the Scottish Government owe it to the fans to set them straight now over whether or not fans will be able to attend EURO 2020 this summer. It comes after a weekend where Rangers supporters were condemned by politicians after fans' descended on Ibrox and George Square.

Rangers' match against St Mirren - and expects UEFA could take a dim view too.Expectant fans gathered around Ibrox ahead of a crucial game in the knowledge Steven Gerrard's side would go one point from the title with a win.But Leitch wasn't impressed by the scenes as supporters let off smoke bombs and flares to welcome Gerrard and the players as they arrived.He insisted "it's not a good look" as discussions continue between the European governing body and the Scottish Government regarding Glasgow's position as a Euro 2020 host.Leitch said: "There are 15,500 people with the virus in this country. Some of them could be there.

which came into force in January, and they along with Scottish Women's Premier League 1 and 2 are still awaiting news on their future.An SFA statement read: "As outlined at the weekend by the National Clinical Director for Scotland, Professor Jason Leitch, the Scottish FA has been in regular dialogue with the Scottish Government since the temporary suspension of football was implemented on January 12."This suspension was approved by the Board of the Scottish FA against a backdrop of increased positive cases for COVID-19 nationwide caused by new strains of the virus."Since then, a series of discussions have taken place via video conference with all leagues affected by the suspension, to establish the measures and protocols under which each

Scottish Government on if they can continue their league season.The bottom two tiers, the Lowland League, Highland League, West, East and South of Scotland Leagues were all brought to a screeching halt in January.The SWPL 1 and 2 were also stopped amid rising Covid figures across the county.However, the restrictions were only put in place until March 1 and the governing bodies have been locked in talks with ministers.The SFA have revealed a series of discussions have taken place via video conference with all leagues affected by the suspension, to establish the measures and protocols under which each might resume their competitions.This information has been shared with the Scottish Government but there is still no final decision.Jason Leitch

Championship could restart.All divisions beneath the second tier have been in shutdown since January and there are rising concerns campaigns will not be be able to finish.Women's football and the grassroots game has also been halted since the second week of 2021..The extended pause plunged the Scottish Cup into serious jeopardy with several third round ties still outstanding.Clubs have offered to introduce regular testing regimes but there's been little to no movement on resuming matches in recent weeks.National clinical director Leitch insists talks have been progressing well between the SFA and SPFL joint response group, government ministers and clinical advisors.He hinted there will be a joint league and Scottish Government update over

vaccination has gone “incredibly well” in the UK but was cautious about international travel.The Scottish government’s senior adviser on covid said: “I think UK travel will be possible in 2021 but I’m not sure when, that will depend on prevalence. Everything depends on prevalence.

Neil Lennon revealed Celtic will take six buses to Ross County.The Parkhead boss rejected the notion footballers are "privileged" as he revealed the stringent measures taken to ferry them to and from games.Social distancing requirements mean the club cannot put their travelling party on a single bus.Leitch insists the bubbles used in most sports, including football, are "partial" with players and staff allowed home to their families.This is in contrast to the NBA and Formula 1, where those inside the bubble are completely cut off and do not need to distance.Speaking on BBC's Off The Ball, Leitch was asked by a listener why Celtic have to take so many buses on their trip to Dingwall."The bubble is partial.