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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Katie Weston

Diphtheria cases confirmed among asylum seekers at UK hotel - with some needing treatment

Asylum seekers have become sick with diphtheria while staying at a hotel in the UK, according to officials.

A "small number" of cases were confirmed at an accommodation provided by the Home Office in Humber, with some people needing medical treatment.

It comes after updated figures were published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on Tuesday, showing the total number of cases for the year so far stands at 67.

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