The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

‘American Covid’ strain sees resurgence in England as hospitalisations rise

Experts have said the rise in Covid-19 levels is not unusual, but have urged vulnerable people to get vaccinated

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Urgent warning as hundreds of thousands fail to get meningitis jabs amid fears of more deadly outbreaks

An outbreak in Kent earlier this year was the largest and fastest-growing seen in the UK

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Instagram famous doctor says NHS staff should make social media content to debunk misinformation

Dr Parker said she would ‘love’ content creation to be part of her job

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Shock moment 'yellow fever' mosquitoes which can carry killer viruses found in London gardens

‘It was quite clear that it was an invasive mosquito,’ leading UKHSA scientist Dr Jolyon Medlock told The Standard

Evening Standard · Sep 9

A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there

The discovery that a mosquito species capable of transmitting the Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses is breeding in east London may sound alarming, particularly to people living nearby. Yet finding the species is several steps removed from finding evidence that any of these viruses are circulating locally.

The Conversation · Sep 4

Invasive tropical mosquito found breeding in east London

Climate crisis could increase incursions of Aedes aegypti, which can transmit Zika virus and dengue, experts say

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

Mosquito species which could carry deadly disease found breeding in London

The invasive mosquito species aedes aegypti is usually found in tropical climates

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Mosquitoes alert in London: Invasive species which can carry deadly virus found breeding in capital's homes

Mosquitoes that can spread diseases including dengue fever and the zika virus have been found breeding in the UK for the first time

Evening Standard · Sep 3

Giardiasis cases are rising in England: should we be worried?

Cases of giardiasis, an intestinal infection that causes diarrhoea, bloating and gas, have reached their highest level in England since 2016 according to newly published data by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

The Conversation · Sep 2

Salmonella cases near 500 in the UK as egg warning issued

Officials reiterated that babies, young children, pregnant women and older people should only eat thoroughly cooked eggs in restaurants and cafes

The Independent UK · Aug 27