The Latest Breaking News from Public Health Wales

'Doctors said our baby died from a rare infection, then we discovered the truth'

Elijah Edwards died from a virus that attacked his heart, but he is not the only one

Wales Online · May 15, 2023

Wales' public sector rich list 2023: The best paid officials in the nation

We've looked back at last year's annual accounts to compile a list of the public sector officials who pocket the biggest salaries

Wales Online · Mar 5, 2023

The symptoms of food poisoning and the causes, including shigella, e. coli and campylobacter bacteria

There are several strains of bacteria that can cause food poisoning

Wales Online · Feb 21, 2023

Hundreds of people caught Covid in Welsh hospitals over the Christmas period

The worrying data comes at a time when flu and other respiratory infections are also rife on wards

Wales Online · Dec 30, 2022

Woman arrested on suspicion of neglect over child’s Strep A death

Police in Wales investigate after releasing 33-year-old

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Woman arrested on suspicion of neglect over child death linked to Strep A

The 33-year-old was arrested by Dyfed-Powys Police on December 23, according to the BBC.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Can adults get Strep A?

There have been dozens of deaths across the UK, including at least 16 children

Wales Online · Dec 21, 2022

Health experts tell people in Wales to do one thing if mixing with family this Christmas amid rising flu, Strep A and Covid cases

We asked Public Health Wales whether people should mix as normal with loved ones this Christmas

Wales Online · Dec 20, 2022

'Tripledemic' hits Wales causing widespread problems for health and care staff

One health board has had to cancel all but the most urgent operations after declaring a 'critical incident'

Wales Online · Dec 19, 2022

Strep A death toll in children hits at least 19 as outbreak spreads

The UKHSA has revealed the number of children who have died as a result of the illness

Manchester Evening News · Dec 15, 2022