The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

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 · Apr 21, 2023

Risks posed by mosquito-borne disease as climate changes assessed

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

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

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

Arcturus has been detected in 22 countries

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

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 · Apr 12, 2023

Popular Tesco breakfast cereal in urgent recall over allergy risk fears

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

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

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 Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

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 Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

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

Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023