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Exact temperature homes should be as Met Office warns of snow and ice

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning for those whose health could be impacted by the cold weather - with snow forecast in Notts and temps hitting -3C

Nottingham Post

Ice cold arctic air to move across UK on Tuesday as wintry spell begins

Frost will hit areas from Tuesday evening, with snow predicted in parts of Scotland, forecasters say.

Evening Standard

Strep A and Scarlet fever symptoms as warnings issued over illnesses

According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), at least six children have died with parents now being warned to be on the look out for symptoms. Here's what you should know.

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Strep A update from Health Security Agency after case confirmed in Merseyside

The UK Health Security Agency warned parents to keep a close eye on their children

Liverpool Echo

Downing Street urges parents to be 'on the lookout' for Strep A symptoms as cases rise

At least six children in the UK have died from an invasive form of the bacterial infection in recent months

Chronicle Live

Radon map shows parts of UK with highest exposure risks

The UK Health Security Agency recommends that home owners, landlords and business owners test levels of radon if they fall in an affected area

Wales Online

GPs told to give kids antibiotics if they suspect youngsters have killer Strep A

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged medics to take "low threshold" after the deadly infection was linked to the deaths of seven children including a 12-year-old in South London

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Exact temperature homes should be as Met Office warns of Arctic blast of snow and ice

The UK Health Security Agency has also issued a warning for those whose health could be negatively impacted by the abnormal cold weather

Manchester Evening News

Family of mum who died after eating Pret wrap meant to be dairy free call for action

Mum-of-five Celia Marsh suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction after eating a vegan rainbow wrap which contained yoghurt at a Pret branch in Bath, Somerset in 2017

Daily Mirror

Coroner demands change after mother-of-five dies from eating ‘vegan’ Pret wrap

Celia Marsh, 42, who had an acute dairy allergy, ate a super veg vegan wrap contaminated with milk from Pret a Manger’s Bath store

The Independent UK

Strep A symptoms explained as Scotland cases spike in adults and kids

An alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency, as hundreds of cases of Strep A or Scarlet fever have been recorded by health officials in Scotland over the last two weeks.

Edinburgh Live

Coroner makes recommendations following allergy sufferer’s death

Celia Marsh, 42, who had an acute dairy allergy, ate a super veg vegan wrap contaminated with milk from Pret a Manger’s Bath store

The Independent UK

Boy, 12, dies from Strep A infection as parents warned to be vigilant

Lewisham boy latest to fall victim to bacterial illness after a spike in cases in recent weeks

The Independent UK

School's touching tribute to 'constantly smiling' boy, 4, who died of Strep A

Health officials are investigating after the deaths of six young children and a rise in cases

Manchester Evening News

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The Guardian - UK

Man who died after being held at Manston asylum centre named

Hussein Haseeb Ahmed, a 31-year-old from Iraq who tested positive for diptheria, died in hospital on 19 November

Daily Mirror

Strep A symptoms, why it's spreading and what to do if your child gets ill

Six children have died after coming down with a Strep A infection and a seventh is on a ventilator as the UK Health Security Agency urged parents to be on the lookout for warning signs

Nottingham Post

Health bosses issue update as another UK child dies of Strep A

The UK Health Security Agency said currently there is no evidence that a new strain is circulating. In very rare circumstances, the infection can cause serious illness

Liverpool Echo

Strep A case confirmed in Merseyside as sixth child dies

The UK Health Security Agency warned anyone displaying symptoms of the disease to seek medical help

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Manchester Evening News

Strep A case confirmed in Greater Manchester as child death toll rises

There has been a confirmed case in one area of Greater Manchester

Manchester Evening News

What is Strep A and what are the symptoms as children die from bacterial infection

Everything you need to know about Strep A - including symptoms, how to stop it spreading, and what to do if you think you or your child has the illness

Daily Mirror

Sixth UK child dies of Strep A as health chiefs give update on alarming outbreak

Muhammad Ibrahim Ali, Hanna Roap and three other unnamed children have all recently died with Strep A infection, with four of the tragic deaths having occurred within the last week

Daily Mirror

Two more confirmed cases of deadly bacterial infection in pupils after girl, 6, dies

Echelford School has told parents two more pupils contracted a deadly bacterial infection after a six-year-old girl died following a Strep A outbreak at nearby Ashford Church of England Primary School

Evening Standard

Blunder at Covid lab which mixed up positive and negative tests ‘could have killed 20 people’

A blunder at a lab which led to thousands of positive Covid-19 cases reported as negative could have led to the deaths of 20 people, new estimates from the UK Health Security Agency show.

Daily Mirror

Asylum seekers with diphtheria symptoms will be taken to 'isolation centres', minister says

The Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said those with symptoms will remain at the Manston migrant centre in Kent or be transported to isolation centres after the UKHSA confirmed an 'increase' in cases of the disease

Daily Mirror

Diphtheria risk for public 'very low' despite cases rising among asylum seekers

By November 10, the UK Health Security Agency had identified 39 diphtheria cases among asylum seekers in England this year so far, and the number is understood to have risen to about 50

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