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Parents are being told to keep youngsters away from school and nursery if they are unwell

Health experts have also advised parents to keep their child off school if they have a fever as high numbers of scarlet fever continue to be reported

"Adults should also try to stay home when unwell and if you do have to go out, wear a face covering"

A TOP UK health boss has urged people to wear masks or stay home if they are suffering from a cold or flu.

It is the second official warning to consider wearing a mask in the last 24 hours

The UK Health Security Agency has issued urgent advice after the Christmas break, including around hand washing

The advice comes as hospitals battle soaring rates of Covid, flu and Strep A

Today the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued fresh advice as hospitals battle soaring rates of Covid, flu and Strep A, amid warnings hundreds are dying unnecessarily every day due to overcrowding and lack of resources

Parents are being urged to keep their children at home if they are unwell and have a fever

The advice includes simple steps that can minimise the spread of illness in education and childcare settings as well as the wider community.

Health bosses have warned people to stay at home if they're unwell as the number of hospital admissions for flu have soared in the past week alone, rising by 79%