The Latest Breaking News from UK Health Security Agency

Bird flu detected in two poultry workers in England

Bird flu has been detected in two poultry workers in England although there are no signs of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023

Bird flu detected in two poultry workers in the UK

The UK Health Security Agency said neither person showed any symptoms of illness.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Four measles red flags everyone should know amid surge in cases and urgent warning

The UK Health Security Agency is calling on parents to check their children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations after detecting 49 cases between January and April. This compares to 54 cases in the whole of 2022

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

UK Health Security Agency investigates as villagers suffer 'seizures and stroke symptoms'

Locals living near a contaminated housing site believe people are falling ill because of the 'exposure to toxic waste'

Wales Online · Apr 26, 2023

New Covid variant hits north west - find the number of cases in your region

The virus has spread across the country, and is present in all but one region

Manchester Evening News · Apr 25, 2023

Disease-spreading mosquitos could flourish in UK due to climate change, experts warn

Glasgow University, UK Health Security Agency and UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology have been awarded £1.25million to better understand how climate change could increase the risks from mosquitos

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2023

New Covid variant which forced face mask rules in India found in UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the XBB.1.16 strain, known as Arcturus, is present in the UK

The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2023

Potentially deadly tick-borne virus 'likely' to be in UK after first case detected

The UK Health Security Agency said that the risk to the public from tick-borne encephalitis is 'very low' but has urged people to carry out checks after going outside

Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2023

Rare tick disease discovered in England

Health authorities warn hikers and mountain bikers to be vigilant as first UK case of tick-borne encephalitis confirmed

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2023

Hikers urged to check themselves for ticks after deadly virus found in UK

Risk of tick-borne encephalitis virus is very low, but infection can be life threatening

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023