Travellers to South America and the Caribbean warned to take protective measures against sloth borne virus Spain, Italy and Germany have reported cases of Oropouche virus this year The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024
Sloth virus: Scientists sound alarm as first human cases reported in Europe after deaths in Brazil Academics warn disease is ‘taking off’ in South America as travellers urged to be vigilant Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2024
'Sloth virus' reported in Europe for 1st time — but what is it? The Oropouche virus, which some media outlets are calling a "sloth virus," has been seen in European travelers returning home from the Americas. LiveScience · Aug 13, 2024
‘Unstoppable’ sloth borne virus detected in for first time in Europe after two die in Brazil Cases of Oropouche virus have been reported in Europe for the first time according to officials The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2024
Experts warn of dengue fever surge in Europe due to rising numbers of ‘invasive’ tiger mosquitoes Climate change creating ‘more favourable conditions’ for invasive mosquitos, say experts The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024
Redrawn Earl's Court redevelopment plans include more open space and fewer skyscrapers Latest masterplan includes more parkland for London's biggest cleared development site Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2023
An Alabama woman was imprisoned for ‘endangering’ her fetus. She gave birth in a jail shower Exclusive: Ashley Caswell, one of a growing number of jailed pregnant women in Etowah county, is suing officials after she was denied care The Guardian - US · Oct 13, 2023
New mosquito diseases could hit UK in horror forecast of 'more cases and possibly deaths' Heatwaves and flooding are becoming more frequent and severe in Europe and summers are getting longer and warmer, with the warm and wet weather encouraging the mosquito migration Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023
EU holiday warning over dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, zika and West Nile Thanks to climate change once tropical diseases can now be caught in Europe Wales Online · Jun 22, 2023
Climate change leads to growing risk of mosquito-borne viral diseases, EU agency says European Union officials say there is a growing risk of mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue and chikungunya in Europe due to climate change The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Dublin doctor's warning over 'dangerous' Botox stomach injection in Turkey The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has said that 67 cases of botulism have been reported in Europe in recent weeks caused by these treatments Dublin Live · Mar 15, 2023
Hundreds of Cape Verde five-star hotel guests struck down by sickness Officials have not found a definitive source for the infection The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Site of demolished Earls Court venue to be reborn as new ‘green neighbourhood’ New masterplan revealed four years after previous scheme to revive the 40 acre west London site was abandoned Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023
‘Kraken,’ the ‘most transmissible’ COVID variant yet, could spawn even more immune-evasive variants, new study says The good news: XBB.1.5 is slightly less immune-evasive than its parent, researchers found. The bad news: Its descendants may not be. Fortune · Jan 6, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2022 EU urges members to step up Covid variant sequencing amid China surge EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides on Friday urged health ministers to step up Covid-19 variant sequencing amidst a surge in infections in China.
Reuters · Dec 12, 2022 WHO, ECDC urge caution against severe strep A infections in Europe Europe should be vigilant against severe infections caused by a bacteria called group A Streptococcus in children below 10 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) and European Centre for Disease Control Prevention (ECDC) said on Monday.
Wales Online · Dec 10, 2022 Six signs to look out for after urgent salmonella warning issued Around 81 cases of salmonella have been detected in people and one person has died, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 NHS issues antibiotic-resistant diphtheria warning after cases found in Europe Both Switzerland and Germany report cases of antibiotic-resistant diptheria
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022 Home Office ignored warnings on diphtheria weeks before Manston outbreak Exclusive: Call for public inquiry after authority warned of ‘severe outcomes’ in processing centres and called for vaccinations
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 COVID pandemic led to surge in superbug infections, EU agency says Infections from some antibiotic-resistant pathogens known as superbugs have more than doubled in health care facilities in Europe, an EU agency said on Thursday, providing further evidence of the wider impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2022 UK scientists ‘uninvited’ to key European meetings due to Brexit UK SCIENTISTS have been told they can no longer take part in meetings organised by a key European infectious diseases agency due to Brexit tensions,…
The New Daily · Nov 1, 2022 Omicron BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 – what we know about these new COVID variants By the beginning of 2023, variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1. could account for more than 80 per cent of COVID cases. Here's what we know so far.
Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022 Covid expert answers key questions everyone's asking about two new variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 have been identified in the UK and several countries in Europe
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022 Omicron BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 – an expert answers three key questions about these new COVID variants Two new omicron subvariants, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, are quickly gaining traction in the US, collectively accounting for 27% of infections as of October 29. Both are descendants of BA.5, the omicron variant that has dominated around the world for some months.
Tribune News Service · Oct 21, 2022 New omicron subvariant is expected to drive COVID-19 wave in Europe A new omicron subvariant is poised to become dominant in Europe and will probably drive another increase in COVID-19 cases, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said.