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UK Covid hotspots revealed as new variant Eris fuels surge in cases

The South-West of England has seen a surge in Covid cases and hospital admissions

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

The new Covid variant Eris behind a rise in cases this summer

There has been a slight rise in the number of Covid cases in the UK, with more people being admitted to hospital including those requiring intensive care.

The Week · Aug 7, 2023

What is Disease X? WHO boss warns planet is 'unprepared'

Scientists worry about the threat of a virus that could turn into another pandemic

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023

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100 days vaccine goal for new pandemic threats is ‘really tall order’

The UK Health and Security Agency has launched a major research facility to develop vaccines against potentially deadly pathogens.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Huge vaccine centre opened at Porton Down to bolster UK’s pandemic preparedness

It is hoped the site will help protect the UK from future threats.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023

Covid – latest: Eris variant sparks fears of new rise in cases as UK sees spike in infections

New Eris Covid variant, technically called EG.5.1, now accounts for one in seven new cases in UK

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris desends from Omicron and is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

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UK’s newly launched vaccine centre to help tackle ‘Disease X’ through pandemic preparedness

It is hoped the site will help protect the UK from future threats

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

New vaccine research centre in UK to help scientists prepare for ‘disease X’

Facility in Porton Down, Wiltshire will allow vaccines to be developed for future pandemic pathogens

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

Huge vaccine centre launched to bolster UK’s pandemic preparedness

It is hoped the site will help protect the UK from future threats.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Covid-19 – latest: Eris variant sparks fears of new rise in cases as UK sees spike in infections

The new Eris Covid variant, technically called EG.5.1, now accounts for one in seven new cases in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris desends from Omicron and is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Fifty-seven swimmers fall sick and get diarrhoea at world triathlon championship in Sunderland

Athletes competing on stretch of UK coastline where reduced water quality at centre of dispute over sewage discharges

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

Experts warn UK is ‘flying blind’ with Covid cases expected to surge in autumn

Experts have warned that the UK is “flying blind” with Covid-19 cases expected to surge this autumn.

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2023

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The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023

Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris desends from Omicron and is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023

Is Barbenheimer really to blame? Covid experts on reasons behind jump in cases

UK has seen increase in Covid cases and a new variant called Eris accounting for one in seven new infections

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

UK almost ‘flying blind’ on Covid this autumn, experts say

As cases rise, scientists say country is mostly in the dark about how infections could play out in coming months

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023

Adventure farm park in Surrey closes after E.coli outbreak

So far, three children have fallen ill with the bacterial infection after visiting Hobbledown, near Epsom in Surrey.

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2023

Sales of Covid tests up by a third in a month as UK cases rise slightly

Study of self-reporting data estimates 789, 695 people have symptomatic Covid, up from 606,602

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023

Covid test sales have increased by a third, says Boots

Case numbers and hospital admissions have also increased slightly in July, the UK Health Security Agency said.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Light and noise pollution ‘are neglected health hazards’, say peers

Lords committee calls for creation of advisory groups to tackle the pollutants, which may increase risk of heart disease and premature death

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Action needed to tackle noise and light pollution, peers say

A report by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee found poorly regulated pollutants were having an impact on health and quality of life.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023

Measles: how declining vaccination levels in London are threatening herd immunity

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned of an increased risk of measles outbreaks, particularly in London.

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

London at risk of measles outbreak, health chiefs warn

Parents are being urged to check their children are up to date with their MMR vaccines.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023

Why are there fears of a London measles outbreak and what can be done?

Low MMR vaccine uptake in some areas means there could be a surge in cases of the infectious disease

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