The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

10 most common current Covid symptoms as new variant spreads

Most common current symptoms of Covid-19 revealed

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Hepatitis B transmission from mothers to babies ‘eliminated in England’

The UK Health Security Agency said progress had been made on tackling the viral infection.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Mapped: Strep A and Scarlet Fever cases across Greater Manchester

Scarlet fever infections remain high throughout the region

Manchester Evening News · Jan 30, 2023

Hepatitis A outbreak at primary school sees parents worry if they should keep kids home

Worried parents reportedly asked whether they should keep their children at home following an outbreak of Hepatitis A among pupils at a primary school, with authorities now giving out vaccinations

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Government ‘must commit to eliminating cervical cancer in the UK’

A charity said some women still struggle to access screening, citing falling screening rates.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Symptoms of Orthrus Covid variant that could 'take over' as dominant strain in UK

The UKHSA has said that the CH.1.1. strain could overtake BQ.1 and its sub-lineages.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023

Orthrus Covid variant set to become most dominant strain in UK - see symptoms

The latest version of coronavirus could already account for 100 per cent of cases in some areas, according to the UK Health Security Agency

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

Number of beds occupied by flu patients in London hospitals jumps 40% in a week

It comes despite the number of flu hospitalisations falling at a national level

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023

Covid ‘will taunt us for years’ UKHSA head warns as Orthrus variant spreads

UKHSA warns of coinciding ‘double flu and double Covid seasons’ in future

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Orthrus Covid variant behind quarter of UK cases — the symptoms to spot

Health chiefs say data suggests it could represent 100 per cent of all cases of the virus in some areas

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023