Question reference: S6W-01255
- Asked by: Ross Greer, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 7 July 2021
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 17 August 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-00730 by Humza Yousaf on 1 July 2021, by what date it will publish its plans for the vaccination of these international students.
Answer
confirmed on 11 June 2021 that all international students in Scotland will be included in the national coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination programme. Universities and colleges are already encouraging students to get vaccinated as soon as possible so they will be fully vaccinated before arriving on campus. We have also agreed with Health Boards, universities and colleges to appoint single points of contact in universities and colleges who will support the delivery of the vaccination to students, including international students across Scotland, including through the use of on-campus vaccination clinics.
All vaccinations will take place in line with guidelines from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). We have provided information on vaccines for international students on the NHS Inform website and have published an FAQ document on vaccines for international students on the Student Information Scotland website.