Jason Leitch4 Jun 2024Jason Leitch joins board of private surgery firmScotland's former national clinical director will advise Elanic Medical on clinical governance.4 Jun 2024Glasgow & West Scotland12 Mar 2024Jason Leitch to step down from government roleProf Leitch, who has worked for the Scottish government since 2007, helped lead the country's Covid response.12 Mar 2024Scotland politics29 Jan 2024Covid inquiry: Five things we learned last weekFirst Minister Humza Yousaf was among the witnesses during the inquiry's second week in Edinburgh.29 Jan 2024Scotland25 Jan 2024Sturgeon had 'tighter cast list' on some Covid decisions - YousafHumza Yousaf was speaking at the UK Covid Inquiry, which is currently sitting in Edinburgh.25 Jan 2024Scotland23 Jan 2024Leitch denies giving Yousaf Covid rule 'workaround'Prof Jason Leitch told then-health secretary to keep a drink in his hand to remain exempt from mask rules.23 Jan 2024Scotland23 Jan 2024Watch: Leitch denies giving Yousaf Covid rule 'workaround' at inquiryProf Leitch says he gave then Health Secretary Humza Yousaf mask-rule advice for a drinks reception in late 2021.23 Jan 2024Scotland27 Oct 2023We don't understand rules for WhatsApp - ex-ministerFormer health secretary Alex Neil calls for an "urgent review" the app's use by politicians and officials.27 Oct 2023Scotland politics27 Oct 2023Leitch deleted Covid WhatsApp messages - reportScotland's national clinical director is reported to have deleted his electronic messages on a daily basis.27 Oct 2023Scotland4 Jan 2023People with a virus 'should wear masks in public'Scotland's national clinical director also urges people with a bug not to go to work to avoid passing it on.4 Jan 2023Scotland