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The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

Orthrus Covid variant behind quarter of UK cases — the symptoms to spot

Health chiefs say data suggests it could represent 100 per cent of all cases of the virus in some areas

Evening Standard

England’s PCR Covid testing network drops one of three labs as demand falls

Rosalind Franklin laboratory in Leamington Spa no longer to be part of laboratory network processing Covid tests

The Guardian - UK

What is Orthrus? New Covid Omicron variant behind quarter of UK cases

Data suggests new variant running as high as 100% in parts of England

The Independent UK

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London weather: Rush-hour commuters face snow and ice warning as cold snap to last all week

Temperatures pluged to -2C in London first thing on Tuesday, with the Met Office warning it would feel more like -4C

Evening Standard

UK Health Security Agency issues 'severe' cold weather warning

Families are being urged to check on elderly relatives during the cold spell

Wales Online

UK Health Security Agency issues warning amid ‘severe’ cold weather

The UKHSA said cold weather ‘can have a serious impact on health, particularly older people and those with pre-existing health conditions’.

The Independent UK

UKHSA issues cold weather health warning for England as temperatures plummet

Experts warn the freeze could have a ‘serious impact on health’

Evening Standard

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UKHSA issues cold weather alert as temperatures plummet

Some areas of the North West might experience flurries of snow and ice over the coming days

Manchester Evening News

Strep A and flu cases drop in London though infections remain high

Health officials say cases of both infections are beginning to decline

Evening Standard

Scarlet fever symptoms as Strep A bacteria 'still circulating at high levels'

While it is usually a mild illness, treatment is still advised and you should speak to a GP if you think you or a child may have it

Wales Online

Strep A boost as no new cases recorded in Greater Manchester last week

Doctors have warned parents not to panic after 27 children died across the UK

Manchester Evening News

Covid XBB.1.5: Symptoms of the new coronavirus ‘Kraken’ sub-variant as UKHSA confirm cases in UK

A mutated version of the Omicron variant is sweeping across China, the USA, and now, cases have been identified in the UK

Chronicle Live

School absences in December almost double the annual rate due to illness spike

The absence rate was 14.3% across all state schools in the week commencing December 12, 2022 – an increase from the rate of 7.8% across the year.

The Independent UK

What is the new 'Kraken' coronavirus variant that is expected to become dominant strain in UK

The XBB. 1.5 sub-lineage has been reported to have a "growth advantage" which could see it dominate the UK

Manchester Evening News

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Daily Record

'Kraken' Covid variant and Omicron strain to dominate UK as 'most infectious' yet

The current dominant variants, BQ.1 and its sub-lineages, could be overtaken by different Omicron strains.

Manchester Evening News

New 'Kraken' coronavirus variant expected to become dominant strain in the UK, experts warn

The XBB.1.5 strain which has received the nickname of the "Kraken" has been causing concern in the USA for months

Evening Standard

Full list of government departments and services due to be hit by civil servant strike on February 1

A huge number of public services are set to impacted when 100,000 civil servants walk out

The Independent UK

New study to track respiratory viruses

Experts suggest the data will lead to a better understanding of common diseases present in the UK.

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The Independent UK

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK

Strep A child death toll rises to 32 as cases remain high

Scarlet fever and iGAS infections continue to be higher than usual for this time of year

The Independent UK

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

Manchester Evening News

Winter flu hospitalisations remain at four-year high across UK

There was a 'dramatic increase' in both flu and Covid-19 hospitalisations over Christmas, reaching the highest levels in a decade

Evening Standard

Strep A: Four more children die from illness in a week

It means that a total of 29 children have died from the bacterial infection since the beginning of the season in September

The Independent UK

Caution urged over fall in flu and Covid hospital admissions as infections remain high

The rate of flu admissions continues to be highest among the oldest age groups

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