Police launch investigation into stolen COVID-19 vaccine

Police in Edinburgh are investigating after a vial of Covid-19 vaccine was stolen.

It was taken from the vaccination centre at Morrison Street in the capital Saturday morning.

Chief Inspector Neil Wilson of Edinburgh City Division said: "We were made aware of an isolated incident of theft of a COVID-19 vaccine from the vaccination centre at Morrison Street in Edinburgh around 11.50am on Saturday, 20 March.

"The theft involved a single multi-dose vial of vaccine.

"A police investigation is ongoing, and officers are working closely with NHS Lothian and following a positive line of enquiry.

"Members of the public are reminded to remain vigilant to fraudulent offers of vaccine, which pose a risk to public health. Vaccines should only be administered by healthcare professionals as part of the national NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme. If you are offered a vaccine out with this setting you should decline and inform police immediately via 101"

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