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Hot weather to be cut short by thunderstorms this weekend as Met Office issues warnings

The UK could become hotter than Ibiza on Friday before thunderstorms descend in the evening

The Independent UK

Hot and humid Friday to end in thunderstorms, Met Office warns

Temperatures could hit 30C in parts of the country which would make it the hottest day of the year.

Evening Standard

London could see hottest day of the year this week as thunderstorms also forecast

A yellow heat warning has been issued for parts of the UK this week, including London

Evening Standard

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Heat-health alert and thunderstorms warnings issued for London as temperatures to soar

Teamperatures could rise to up to 30C in parts of UK, UKHSA warns, while heavy rain could bring flooding and disruption

Evening Standard

Heat-health alert issued with temperatures forecast to hit 30C

A yellow alert means there could be an increased use of healthcare services.

Evening Standard

Travellers warned as typhoid infections reach new high

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The Independent UK

Cases of Victorian-era disease linked to travel at record high in UK

Travel-linked cases of typhoid and paratyphoid in 2024 were up 8 per cent

The Independent UK

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Record number of travel-linked typhoid cases

Health experts have urged people to get the Travel Health Pro website before going abroad.

Evening Standard

New Covid variant cases discovered in England

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The Independent UK

First cases of Covid variant NB.1.8.1 detected in England as virus spreads across UK

Thirteen cases of Omicron variant NB.1.8.1 have now been recorded across England, according to the UKHSA

The Independent UK

Holidaymakers travelling to Europe warned of contagious disease outbreak

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The Independent UK

UK issues measles warning to holidaymakers as cases surge in Europe

Measles can lead to serious complications, such as meningitis and brain swelling

The Independent UK

Concerns raised over measles risk as families take summer breaks in Europe

Health experts said there had been a global increase in measles cases.

Evening Standard

Expert warns of spread of super-gonorrhoea resistant to antibiotics

The number of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases has already surpassed the total recorded last year

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Evening Standard

Experts warn of ‘concerning jump’ in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea

The drug ceftriaxone is the main treatment for gonorrhoea so experts are concerned when infections fail to respond to it.

Euronews

West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time as climate change linked to spread

The virus has emerged in northern and western Europe in recent years as a result of warmer temperatures.

Evening Standard

What is the West Nile Virus? Everything we know as virus detected in UK

Health experts maintain that the risk to the general public is currently very low

The Guardian - UK

West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time

UKHSA says risk to public very low after detection in genetic material of mosquitoes caught in Nottinghamshire

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The Independent UK

Deadly West Nile virus found in UK mosquitoes. What you need to know

Experts said mosquito-borne diseases are expanding to new areas due to climate change

Evening Standard

What is the gonorrhoea vaccine and when will it be rolled out?

The world’s first gonorrohea vaccine will be rolled out from August

Evening Standard

West Nile virus identified in UK mosquitoes for first time

Health experts said the risk to the public is ‘very low’.

Evening Standard

West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitos for first time

Virus can cause severe, life-threatening illness in about 1 in 150 people who are infected

The Independent UK

World-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme set to be rolled out

It is hoped the programme will help tackle rising rates of the infection, including cases that are resistant to antibiotics.

The Independent UK

GPs asked to find undiagnosed infected blood victims

Infected Blood Scandal Inquiry revealed concerns last year that hundreds infected at birth could be living unaware

The Independent UK

Urgent ‘do not drink’ warning issued for tap water in UK region over contamination fears

Residents in nearly 200 post codes told to boil water before drinking it after above-average levels of coliform bacteria discovered

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