covid vaccine and to not "leave the job half done" amid rising cases. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said the virus is "still a significant threat" and urged people in that age group who have still to receive their second dose to book an appointment or go to a drop-in clinic.The Scottish Government said the number of cases is rising and that about two thirds of new ones are in under-40s.
Over the past month, 30 per cent of covid related hospital admissions were in those aged under 40, and the majority of hospital admissions amongst unvaccinated people were in the under-40s age group (58 per cent).
Yousaf said: "More than 80 per cent of the population have now received both doses and I really want to say thanks to all of them and of course,.