The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

School absences in December almost double the annual rate due to illness spike

The absence rate was 14.3% across all state schools in the week commencing December 12, 2022 – an increase from the rate of 7.8% across the year.

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

What is the new 'Kraken' coronavirus variant that is expected to become dominant strain in UK

The XBB. 1.5 sub-lineage has been reported to have a "growth advantage" which could see it dominate the UK

Manchester Evening News · Jan 12, 2023

'Kraken' Covid variant and Omicron strain to dominate UK as 'most infectious' yet

The current dominant variants, BQ.1 and its sub-lineages, could be overtaken by different Omicron strains.

Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023

Strep A child death toll rises to 32 as cases remain high

Scarlet fever and iGAS infections continue to be higher than usual for this time of year

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Winter flu hospitalisations remain at four-year high across UK

There was a 'dramatic increase' in both flu and Covid-19 hospitalisations over Christmas, reaching the highest levels in a decade

Manchester Evening News · Jan 5, 2023

Strep A: Four more children die from illness in a week

It means that a total of 29 children have died from the bacterial infection since the beginning of the season in September

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2023

Caution urged over fall in flu and Covid hospital admissions as infections remain high

The rate of flu admissions continues to be highest among the oldest age groups

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

Flu and Covid-19 hospital admissions fall, though levels remain high

The rate of flu admissions continues to be highest among the oldest age groups.

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023