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The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

Arcturus Covid cases now in South West as five Brits die from new variant

The variant is now in every area of the UK apart from North East England

Bristol Post

Arcturus mapped: Is new Covid-19 variant in your region?

New XBB.1.16 variant has made its way to almost every corner of the UK

The Independent UK

Teens at risk of potentially fatal diseases tetanus, meningitis and diphtheria

New figures show vaccination rates in year 9 children have plunged, with 31 per cent not having key jab

Nottingham Post

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Vaccine uptake among children in England has fallen since start of pandemic

UKHSA says adolescent vaccination rates have faltered, leaving many at risk of catching deadly diseases

The Guardian - UK

Warning after sharp drop in children getting vital vaccines

Many children are now not protected against diseases including meningitis, polio, diphtheria and tetanus

Wales Online

Alarm as fewer young people protected against meningitis

A dip in vaccine coverage means more children are not protected against potentially deadly disease.

The Independent UK

UKHSA issues update on Arcturus Covid variant as five deaths reported among sequenced cases

The UKHSA says more than 100 sequenced cases have now been detected in the UK

Manchester Evening News

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Risks posed by mosquito-borne disease as climate changes assessed

Scientists said mosquitoes and ticks represent a growing threat in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Arcturus: How many cases of new variant are in UK?

Arcturus has been detected in 22 countries

The Independent UK

Three key questions about deadly new Arcturus Covid variant - and horrific new symptom

The Covid subvariant Arcturus is leading to skyrocketing infections in India and has prompted health officials to reintroduce mandatory mask-wearing among other measures as a new symptom has emerged

Daily Mirror

Arcturus: How many cases of new variant are in UK?

Arcturus has been detected in 22 countries

The Independent UK

New Covid Arcturus variant causing surge of coronavirus cases in India detected in UK

The XBB.1.16. strain has now been detected in at least 22 countries

Manchester Evening News

New Covid variant which forced face mask rules in India found in UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the XBB.1.16 strain, known as Arcturus, is present in the UK

The National (Scotland)

Calls for better care for asylum seekers after rise in diphtheria cases in Europe

Researchers say improved health screening of people arriving in small boats is needed to prevent outbreaks

The Guardian - UK

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Daily Mirror

The Tesco Free From Bran Flakes with a best-before date of May 26, 2024, could contain a small number of chocolate pillows, which contain the two ingredients not found on the label

The Independent UK

Babies and children under five to be offered Covid jab for the first time

The JCVI has advised that clinically vulnerable children aged six months to four years should be offered the vaccincation.

The Guardian - UK

Covid vaccine to be offered to vulnerable babies and children in UK

Eligible children between six months and four years old will be offered jab from June

The Independent UK

How to protect yourself from the new rare tick-borne disease

Tick-borne encephalitis virus has arrived in the UK. Lisa Salmon finds out more.

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Potentially deadly tick-borne virus 'likely' to be in UK after first case detected

The UK Health Security Agency said that the risk to the public from tick-borne encephalitis is 'very low' but has urged people to carry out checks after going outside

The Guardian - UK

How to protect yourself from tick-borne TBEV virus

What to do and when to seek medical help if you are bitten by a tick

Evening Standard

Urgent plea for pregnant women to get whooping cough vaccination

Figures show that less than half of pregnant women in the capital have received the jab

Evening Standard

Rare tick disease discovered in England

Health authorities warn hikers and mountain bikers to be vigilant as first UK case of tick-borne encephalitis confirmed

The Guardian - UK

Hikers urged to check themselves for ticks after deadly virus found in UK

Risk of tick-borne encephalitis virus is very low, but infection can be life threatening

The Independent UK

Bird flu experts ‘keeping eye on’ spread of virus to mammals

Dame Jenny Harries said there is no new risk to humans from the virus

Wales Online

Health experts 'keeping an eye on' bird flu as it spreads to mammals

Dame Jenny Harries also said that monkeypox remains a concern

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