Scotland health

The Scottish Health Survey measures the wellbeing of people living in Scotland. What does it reveal?

Figures for April to June show 851 fewer people were referred to specialists than the same time last year.

The number of people who died in Scotland at the height of the coronavirus outbreak was a third higher than usual.

New deaths from Covid-19 have declined but the pandemic continues to have an impact on life.

Businessman Duncan Bannatyne says he could be forced to cut 600 staff in Scotland if his gyms cannot reopen soon.

Chief medical officer says there is concern a positive result could lead people to assume they are immune to coronavirus.

A new law to restrict promotions on unhealthy food will not be introduced before next year's Holyrood election.

Official figures show 29 people were admitted to intensive care on a single day about a week after lockdown began.

Cases of Covid-19 may be reducing but new challenges are emerging for ambulance staff.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said tests will be carried out in all care homes where there has been an outbreak.

All Scottish patients in that age range who are admitted to hospital for any reason will now be tested for Covid-19.

Two new testing facilities are created in Glasgow and Edinburgh to carry out coronavirus tests.

Essential workers and their households will be able to book a coronavirus test online or through their employer.

Scottish Care also warns that a reduction in demand is leaving some firms in an "extremely precarious position".

The number of people attending hospital emergency department remains low for a third week.