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19.06.2021 / 07:21

PHAC head doubles down, withholds docs on fired scientists as House reprimand looms

House of Commons for his refusal to produce the information.PHAC president Iain Stewart told the Commons health committee Friday that he is bound by law to protect national security and privacy rights.And he said nothing in a House order demanding that he produce the documents relieves him of that obligation.“I am a career public servant and, as a career public servant, I am required to follow the law,” Stewart told the committee.

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New walk-through COVID testing centre opens in Blantyre

iOS - Android In Scotland, the UK Government is providing all COVID testing and test processing outside of the NHS.Health Minister Lord Bethell told Lanarkshire Live: "To respond to the coronavirus, we have built a major testing and tracing system from scratch. "We are constantly working to expand and improve it with new technologies and innovations so everyone with symptoms can get a test.

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Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie to replace Fortin on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie will take over as the general in charge of overseeing the delivery and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across Canada.In a statement released Monday evening, PHAC president Iain Stewart said Brodie will assume the role of vice-president of vaccine logistics and operations “effective immediately.”The news comes just days after the Department of National Defence announced Maj.-Gen Dany Fortin would be stepping down from the post.

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New walk-in Covid testing site opens in Cumbernauld

NHS Inform or by calling 0800 028 2816. The UK government is urging people to only book at test if they have coronavirus symptoms such as a high temperature, a new and continuous cough, or a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste.UK Government Minister for Scotland, Iain Stewart, added: "Testing is vital, helping to manage local outbreaks and protecting people’s livelihoods."The UK Government is providing the bulk of Covid testing in Scotland, and this new walk-through centre is just the latest in our extensive testing network."We are pleased to be working with local and commercial partners.

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Scots health board chief made FIVE trips across country during lockdown

health boss criticised for journeys between Orkney and his mainland home made FIVE trips during lockdown, according to a Freedom of Information response.Iain Stewart, chief executive designate at NHS Orkney, has racked up a £4,500 travel and accommodation bill since he took office on March 1.Orkney MSP Liam McArthur this week called on Mr Stewart to resign or “be removed.”NHS Orkney has stood by its new chief executive’s decision to travel.The FOI response from NHS Orkney indicates that Mr Stewart was off-island on 26 of his first 77 days with the health authority.Of these 26 days, 15 fell after the lockdown came into force on March 23.Eight return trips from Orkney to the Scottish mainland, plus Mr Stewart’s initial journey to begin work

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Scots health board chief faces new calls to quit over Glasgow lockdown trip

lockdown trips to his family home near Inverness has been urged to quit after it emerged he also visited relatives in Glasgow. NHS Orkney chief executive Iain Stewart last month apologised for causing any upset when he admitted travelling between the island and his family home on Black Isle, which is 150 miles away.

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Cambuslang seal return of keeper Stewart as he's reunited with boss Campbell

Iain Stewart admits the pull of working with Billy Campbell again was too good to turn down after signing up for another spell with Cambuslang Rangers.

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Scots health boss apologises after trips from Orkney to family home 150 miles away

A Scots health boss has apologised after being caught making trips between Orkney and his family home 150 miles away.

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