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Coronavirus (COVID-19): state of the epidemic - 9 July 2021

Published: 9 July 2021
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland
ISBN: 9781802011654

This report brings together the different sources of evidence and data about the coronavirus epidemic to summarise the current situation, why we are at that place, and what is likely to happen next.

Supporting documents

Footnotes

1. Scottish Government: Coronavirus (COVID-19): state of the epidemic - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

2. Scottish Government: Coronavirus (COVID-19): modelling the epidemic - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

3. Scottish Government: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-daily-data-for-scotland/

4. Public Health Scotland Covid dashboard

5. Public Health Scotland COVID-19 Statistical Report

6. Source: Public Health Scotland

7. Public Health Scotland dashboard: COVID-19 Daily Dashboard - PHS COVID-19 | Tableau Public

8. NRS Scotland: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/vital-events/general-publications/weekly-and-monthly-data-on-births-and-deaths/deaths-involving-coronavirus-covid-19-in-scotland

9. Office for National Statistics: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/conditionsanddiseases/bulletins/coronaviruscovid19infectionsurveypilot/previousReleases

10. Office for National Statistics: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/conditionsanddiseases/bulletins/coronaviruscovid19infectionsurveyantibodyandvaccinationdatafortheuk/22june2021

11. Office for National Statistics: Prevalence of ongoing symptoms following coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the UK - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

12. Office for National Statistics: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey technical article: analysis of positivity r accination data - Office for National Statistics

13. Results are taken from questions run on behalf of Scottish Government on the YouGov online omnibus survey. The sample is demographically and geographically representative of adults 18+ across Scotland, with c.1000 responses each week. Fieldwork took place on 29-30 June with a total sample size of 1,001 adults. 'Complete' or 'almost complete' compliance refers to respondents who rated themselves 6 or 7 on a scale of 1-7 for the question: Thinking about ALL of the guidance on what to do and what not to do during the Coronavirus pandemic (including distancing, protection measures and all restrictions)...On a scale of 1-7, where 1 is 'Not at all' and 7 is 'Completely', to what extent do you feel you are following the regulations and guidance?

14. The difference between the Better and Worse scenarios: Both scenarios are based on current vaccine roll-out plans and efficacy assumptions. 'Worse' is based on a continuation in transmission rate from last week's level. 'Better' is based on a reduction, falling to below the level from before last week's increase, due to school holidays. In comparison to last week's projections, the 'Worse' projection is lower and the 'Better' projection is higher. This is because we have more information and can therefore make a more precise estimate, narrowing the bounds of uncertainty somewhat. Nevertheless, the level of uncertainty remains high as we go into the summer holiday period

15. Total sample size on 29-30 June was 1,001 adults. Sample size for those who have not yet received their first vaccine was 68 adults. 'Likely' to be vaccinated refers to respondents who rated themselves 8 to 10 on a scale of 0-10 for the question: How likely or unlikely are you to be vaccinated for COVID-19 when a vaccine becomes available to you? (Please select a number between 0 and 10, where 0 means 'extremely unlikely' and 10 means 'extremely likely')

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