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HMPV: Virus cases on the rise in UK as doctors issue ‘mask up’ warning

Proportion of positive cases for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) hit a record high for the winter season so far, according to latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency

The Independent UK

UK ‘on the brink of defeating’ meningitis C

There were just three cases of meningococcal group C – the infection which can lead to meningitis C – last year, the UK Health Security Agency said.

Evening Standard

‘Increasing risk’ of tropical infections as new blood donor monitoring launched

Concerns have been raised that some new infections could pose a threat in the UK due to climate change.

Evening Standard

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What’s mpox and what are the symptoms?

The first case of Clade Ib mpox in the UK was detected in London last week.

The Independent UK

Two more cases of potentially deadly mpox detected in UK

The two cases were detected in household contacts of the first case, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the UK to three.

Evening Standard

UK detects two more cases of more transmissible mpox strain

UK now has three cases of Clade lb mpox strain

The Independent UK

First UK case of potentially deadly mpox strain detected in London

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

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First UK case of potentially deadly Clade Ib mpox strain detected in London

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

Evening Standard

University students urged to use condoms amid high gonorrhoea and syphilis rates

The UK Health Security Agency released the latest data.

Evening Standard

Sloth fever is in Europe – what is it and how worried should we be?

Symptoms include a rash, headache and muscle and joint pain

The Independent UK

Third company recalls product over potential E-coli contamination

A third company has recalled a product as a “precautionary measure” due to possible E. coli contamination.

The National (Scotland)

Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases are soaring – here’s what you need to know

People should get tested as soon as possible

The Independent UK

What’s the state of Covid in the UK – and how is it being tracked?

The UK Health Security Agency has stepped up infection monitoring in the run-up to winter

The Guardian - UK

Contractors told about legionella on day asylum seekers boarded barge

Dorset council says it flagged test results about potentially deadly bacteria on Monday, but evacuation didn’t take place until four days later

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Measles: how declining vaccination levels in London are threatening herd immunity

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned of an increased risk of measles outbreaks, particularly in London.

Daily Mirror

UK heatwave mapped: Yellow alerts issued for nine regions in England as temperatures soar

Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have worked together to identify the expected impacts of the weather, including concern of "an increase of mortality across the population"

Wales Online

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office issue first heat health alert of the year as temperatures set to hit 30C

Some areas of the country will be hotter than favourite holiday destinations abroad

Daily Mirror

8 symptoms of medieval disease that can kill as cases rocket across UK

Data from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows there were more than 1,000 new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) every day in the country and these include syphilis

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Daily Mirror

Disease-spreading mosquitos could flourish in UK due to climate change, experts warn

Glasgow University, UK Health Security Agency and UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology have been awarded £1.25million to better understand how climate change could increase the risks from mosquitos

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Food Standards Agency issue urgent warning over semi-soft Baronet cheeses after listeria outbreak death

The UK Health Security Agency has identified at least three listeria cases potentially linked to the recent outbreak - confirming that one person has died from the bacteria

Manchester Evening News

One person dies after contracting listeria as health experts issue warning over cheese

The public has been warned by Food Standards Agency (FSA) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) not to eat recalled Baronet semi-soft cheeses

Nottingham Post

Urgent recall for cheese brand amid serious listeria outbreak

Customers are urged to not eat the product and clean all services

Daily Mirror

Met Office issues new ice warnings as cold snap sees temperatures plummet to -12C

Meanwhile the UK Health Security Agency cold weather alerts remains in place until Thursday, with Brits being urged to keep their homes heated to 18C

Daily Mirror

Experts on what happens to the body when it's cold as Met Office forecasts sub-zero temperatures

A lot can change in the body when it has to work overtime to maintain its core temperature - including impacts on the brain and heart

The Independent UK

UK braces for strong winds bringing blizzard conditions and travel disruption

The UK Health Security Agency has placed all regions of England under a level 3 cold weather alert.

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