Health leaders are pleading with the public to get the flu jab amid the deadly spread of the virus across Scotland. The latest data showed flu cases have more than doubled in a week, with hospital admissions rising by 70%. The uptick in cases has taken place at an earlier time than in previous flu seasons. A decision was made to halt hospital visits in NHS Ayrshire and Arran from December 4 due to a rise in cases. The Scottish health secretary has now warned that the jab is the “most important p

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Would tax reliefs or even writing off student loans be enough to encourage more people to build a life in the countryside? Those are among a series of recommendations in a new report urging Scottish politicians to follow examples set by nations including Norway and Canada, where bold incentives are being used to combat rural depopulation. Scottish Land and Estates warns the issue is becoming “acute”, hitting key industries and threatening the sustainability of local communities. #rural #scottish