The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

Strep A: London’s scarlet fever hotspots revealed as parents urged to stay vigilant for symptoms

New figures show certain boroughs have higher rates of infection

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022

Mapped: Invasive Group A Strep and scarlet fever cases in the North East

UK Health Security Agency data shows spikes in cases of the potentially lethal infections.

Chronicle Live · Dec 7, 2022

Level 3 weather warning explained as Nottinghamshire prepares for freezing weather

Nottinghamshire and the surrounding counties were warned of poor weather in the coming days

Nottingham Post · Dec 7, 2022

How to avoid Strep A and is it contagious?

In rare cases a Strep A infection can be fatal

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

UKHSA warns of 'serious consequences' and issues safety advice as freezing temperatures set in

Health experts have warned that the cold weather can have a major impact on our health, with certain groups more at risk

Chronicle Live · Dec 7, 2022

Health Secretary gives update on Strep A antibiotics supply

Steve Barclay issued a statement after the Pharmacy Association said there were "blips" in the provision of liquid penicillin

Liverpool Echo · Dec 7, 2022

No shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A, says Health Secretary

To date, at least nine children have died from complications caused by the Strep A infection.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Some GPs may lack antibiotics for Strep A but UK has ‘good’ supplies, says Health Secretary

Steve Barclay said parents should be ‘vigilant’ about the risk of children getting seriously ill from Strep A

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022

Exactly what action UKHSA says to take as temperatures plummet on Wednesday

Advice has been issued on how to stay healthy and safe over the next few very cold days across the country

Wales Online · Dec 7, 2022

Scarlet fever cases higher in East Midlands than national average

Scarlet fever is caused by the same bacteria group that causes iGAS - which has now claimed the lives of nine UK children.

Nottingham Post · Dec 7, 2022