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Giardiasis: The infection outbreak found at Millstead Primary School explained

Giardiasis is an infection of the digestive system caused by tiny parasites known as Giardia lamblia

The Independent UK

Two children at same primary school die, as UKHSA says contagious stomach bug 'unlikely' the cause

The school had had a number of cases of Giardia infection, but this is not thought to have caused the deaths

Evening Standard

Two children from same Liverpool primary school die

Headteacher of Millstead primary says school ‘devastated’ by deaths of pupils, aged five and six

The Guardian - UK

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Children, 5 and 6, from same Merseyside primary school die

The pair were pupils at Millstead Primary School in Merseyside which closed last month over the Giardia outbreak

The Independent UK

Man who caught E.coli after eating Boots chicken wrap says he 'feared he would die'

The disease can cause severe stomach cramps and diarrhoea

Evening Standard

Summer Covid wave hits UK as expert warns of Euro 2024 fuelling rise in infections

Covid waves continue to be driven by new variants and waning immunity, expert Professor Mark Woolhouse says

The Independent UK

Summer wave of Covid in England: how worried should I be?

With evidence that infections are on the rise, we look at the so-called FLiRT variants, and assess the risks

The Guardian - UK

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Tesco and Asda sued by customers over E coli sandwich infections

Claimants include family of 11-year-old girl who spent three weeks on dialysis after eating chicken salad sandwich

The Guardian - UK

E. coli: First death in England linked to ongoing outbreak of bacteria

One person in England has died linked to the ongoing E.coli outbreak, the UK Health Security Agency has said.

Evening Standard

One dead in E.coli outbreak ‘spread by lettuce’ as number of UK cases rises to 275

UK Health Security Agency issues update over ongoing E.coli outbreak

The Independent UK

London heatwave: Soldier collapses on The Mall as temperatures head towards 30C

Soldier pictured face down before being helped to their feet as temperatures in the capital soar

Evening Standard

London weather: Four-day health alert triggered as 30C heatwave begins

Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 30C in parts of the country

Evening Standard

UK Covid hospitalisations increase following emergence of new variant

The rise is thought to be due to waning immunity and a new group of Covid variants collectively referred to as FLiRT

The Independent UK

At least 86 people infected with E. coli rushed to hospital in outbreak

Total number of confirmed cases now stands at 256 in UK, according to latest update

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Number hospitalised by E coli reaches 86 as UK lettuce outbreak grows

Number of infections caused by ‘small number’ of salad leaves grows to 256, with 45 new cases in last two days

The National (Scotland)

E. coli outbreak: 86 people taken to hospital but cases are slowing down, says expert

AT least 86 people have now been admitted to hospital as a result of an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce, though cases are slowing, health…

The Independent UK

Full list of recalled products as E.coli warning issued to parents as outbreak spreads across UK

Check if you have any of these in the house

The Independent UK

Unsafe levels of vomiting and diarrhoea-causing bacteria E coli found at Blue Flag beaches

Exclusive: Unsafe levels of vomiting and diarrhoea-causing bacteria E coli found at more than 10 per cent of the country’s best beaches

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The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

Supermarket sandwich makers recall products over E.coli risk

Snacks from Sainsbury’s, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons and Boots being withdrawn as precaution after 211 people fall sick

The National (Scotland)

Supermarkets Aldi, Asda, and Morrisons pull sandwiches amid E.coli contamination

Aldi, Asda, Co-op and Morrisons have all pulled sandwiches, wraps and salads off shelves over fears of an E.coli contamination.

The Guardian - UK

Supermarket sandwich suppliers issue recall amid UK E coli outbreak

Exclusive: Greencore recalls items sold via Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and others, as does separate firm that supplies Tesco

Evening Standard

E.coli cases 'likely to rise' after outbreak linked to 'food item': Tech & Science Daily podcast

Plus, a full automated transcription of today’s episode

The National (Scotland)

Update issued on E. coli outbreak as half of Scottish cases admitted to hospital

HALF of the patients in Scotland affected by a UK-wide E. coli outbreak have been admitted to hospital.

Evening Standard

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection

Brits are ending up in hospital due to an E.coli outbreak - but what do we know about the illness?

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