Covid cases in Scotland hospital at lowest rate since last summer
May 27, 2022, 4:46 pm

Covid cases in Scotland hospital at lowest rate since last summer

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A Scottish public health expert said that Covid-19 hospital cases have fallen to their lowest rate since last summer.

Prof Linda Bauld said to BBC Scotland that daily hospital cases with the virus had dropped to less than 50, the first time the figure has dropped so low in almost a year.

She said there were about 650 people in hospital with the virus, compared with more than 2,000 last month, adding that the R number was now between 0.7 and 0.9.

However, the Scottish government adviser stressed that the virus had not gone away and there was still potential for new variants to emerge.

The Omicron variant, which spread aggressively during the winter, caused a surge in cases in Scotland - Pixabay

Prof Bauld said: "We're not saying that everything's over because we may see new variants, and we may see surges in infection again, but we do seem to be in a much more stable situation."

She added that the Omicron variant, which spread aggressively during the winter, caused a surge in cases.

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When asked if holidays during the summer could change the Covid-19 landscape in Scotland, Prof Bauld said travel was "less of a concern than it was".

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”