The Latest Breaking News from UK Health Security Agency

Analysis released this morning by the UK Health Security Agency and Office for National Statistics shows an estimated total of 3,200 Brits were killed during the summer heatwave as temperatures reached 40C

The UK Health Security Agency is currently monitoring an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda - but the risk to the public in the UK is very low and there are currently no cases of the disease confirmed in this country

One expert says facemasks still 'have a role' in limiting the spread of Covid, particularly in crowded areas

Azeem Majeed, professor of public health at Imperial College, London, is answering key questions as temperatures drop and concerns rise over another Covid wave

Health officials say they believe a lower turnout for vaccinations could be why there has been a rise in people becoming ill

The UK Health Security Agency says low natural immunity against flu, combined with resurgent Covid-19 strains, could kill tens of thousands of people in the country this winter

Sexual health clinics will continue to prioritise offering first doses but some will offer second shots

The Oxford comma is one of the linguistic devices that has always caused division and debate. Now, new Health Secretary Therese Coffey has come under fire after her office issued guidance telling workers to “be positive” and avoid using policy wonk “jargon”. The “Oxford comma” was referred to as one…

UK weathered fifth wave of infections earlier this summer driven by new Omicron variants but coronavirus continues to linger this autumn