The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

Covid reinfection: how likely are you to catch virus multiple times?

Omicron may have affected risk in England, but other factors could include vaccination and severity of previous infection

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2022

Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation’ by UK health officials

Further analysis to be carried out into BA.2, says UK Health Security Agency

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

BA.2: New form of Omicron variant under investigation with more than 100 cases in London, says UKHSA

A new form of Omicron named BA.2 has been deemed a “variant under investigation” with more than 100 confirmed cases in London, the UK Health Security Agency has said.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2022

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among students in England, study finds

Exclusive: Cases are exceeding pre-pandemic levels, particularly in university students

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2022

UK weather forecast: Warning as temperatures plunge below zero with freezing conditions

The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) urged Britons to stay warm and look out for those most at risk from the effects of colder conditions as it issued the warning on Tuesday

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2022

What is whooping cough, why is it making a comeback and what to do if you think your child has it

Learn what is whooping cough, how its symptoms differ from the common cold, and why cases are increasing across the country. Plus, doctors share their key advice for parents - including when to seek urgent medical attention.

GoodToKnow · Jul 19, 2019