The Latest Breaking News from UK Health Security Agency

Covid travel restrictions return – the new rules explained

All travellers from mainland China will need a pre-departure test, and some will be tested for Covid on arrival

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

Travellers from China to require negative Covid-19 test to enter UK from January

Anyone flying from China from January 5 will be required to show a negative Covid-19 test before departing.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

Four more Strep A deaths as UK toll for under 18s hits 25

New figures from the UK Health Security Agency show 122 deaths across all age groups so far this season

Wales Online · Dec 29, 2022

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 24 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

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

The Home Office confirmed a "small number" of diphtheria cases among asylum seekers at an unnamed hotel in the Humber region, with some people needing medical treatment

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

Strep A claims lives of five more children in UK

UK Health Security Agency also says almost 30,000 Brits have been infected

Wales Online · Dec 22, 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

Edinburgh girl has miracle recovery after 'sore legs' was deadly Strep A

Rosa Carter’s parents Shelley and Alex were preparing for the worst as she also battled sepsis and blood clots caused by an invasive form of the virus.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 18, 2022

Over 7,500 scarlet cases reported but experts predict numbers to rise

There are currently three times more cases of scarlet fever than usual, a senior health official has said.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2022

Strep A: Five more ‘serious shortage protocols’ issued for penicillin as cases surge

Around 19 children are thought to have died from infections caused by the bacterium as cases rose 27 per cent in the last week

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022