More cases of diphtheria recorded among asylum seekers The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published the latest figures on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
OK for antibiotics to be given to groups of children during Strep A outbreaks Lack of mixing due to the Covid pandemic plus susceptibility in children probably 'bringing forward the normal scarlet fever season' Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022
Strep A: Patients with sore throats can see GP on SAME DAY as infection sweeps UK Patients with sore throats are being fast-tracked GP appointments if they have symptoms of Strep A as the deadly bacterial infection spreads across the UK, with nine confirmed deaths Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022
Weather warning extended as 'blizzard conditions' expected in Scotland “BLIZZARD conditions” are expected to hit Scotland on Wednesday, the Met Office has said as it extended its yellow weather warning. The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2022
Strep A cases in your area as hundreds of infections reported across UK Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
Exact temperature homes should be as Met Office warns of snow and ice The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning for those whose health could be impacted by the cold weather - with snow forecast in Notts and temps hitting -3C Nottingham Post · Dec 6, 2022
Ice cold arctic air to move across UK on Tuesday as wintry spell begins Frost will hit areas from Tuesday evening, with snow predicted in parts of Scotland, forecasters say. Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022
Strep A and Scarlet fever symptoms as warnings issued over illnesses According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), at least six children have died with parents now being warned to be on the look out for symptoms. Here's what you should know. Glasgow Live · Dec 5, 2022
Strep A update from Health Security Agency after case confirmed in Merseyside The UK Health Security Agency warned parents to keep a close eye on their children Liverpool Echo · Dec 5, 2022
Downing Street urges parents to be 'on the lookout' for Strep A symptoms as cases rise At least six children in the UK have died from an invasive form of the bacterial infection in recent months Chronicle Live · Dec 5, 2022
Radon map shows parts of UK with highest exposure risks The UK Health Security Agency recommends that home owners, landlords and business owners test levels of radon if they fall in an affected area Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022
GPs told to give kids antibiotics if they suspect youngsters have killer Strep A The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged medics to take "low threshold" after the deadly infection was linked to the deaths of seven children including a 12-year-old in South London Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022
Exact temperature homes should be as Met Office warns of Arctic blast of snow and ice The UK Health Security Agency has also issued a warning for those whose health could be negatively impacted by the abnormal cold weather Manchester Evening News · Dec 5, 2022
Family of mum who died after eating Pret wrap meant to be dairy free call for action Mum-of-five Celia Marsh suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction after eating a vegan rainbow wrap which contained yoghurt at a Pret branch in Bath, Somerset in 2017 Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022 Coroner demands change after mother-of-five dies from eating ‘vegan’ Pret wrap Celia Marsh, 42, who had an acute dairy allergy, ate a super veg vegan wrap contaminated with milk from Pret a Manger’s Bath store
Edinburgh Live · Dec 5, 2022 Strep A symptoms explained as Scotland cases spike in adults and kids An alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency, as hundreds of cases of Strep A or Scarlet fever have been recorded by health officials in Scotland over the last two weeks.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022 Coroner makes recommendations following allergy sufferer’s death Celia Marsh, 42, who had an acute dairy allergy, ate a super veg vegan wrap contaminated with milk from Pret a Manger’s Bath store
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022 Boy, 12, dies from Strep A infection as parents warned to be vigilant Lewisham boy latest to fall victim to bacterial illness after a spike in cases in recent weeks
Manchester Evening News · Dec 3, 2022 School's touching tribute to 'constantly smiling' boy, 4, who died of Strep A Health officials are investigating after the deaths of six young children and a rise in cases
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Man who died after being held at Manston asylum centre named Hussein Haseeb Ahmed, a 31-year-old from Iraq who tested positive for diptheria, died in hospital on 19 November
Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022 Strep A symptoms, why it's spreading and what to do if your child gets ill Six children have died after coming down with a Strep A infection and a seventh is on a ventilator as the UK Health Security Agency urged parents to be on the lookout for warning signs
Nottingham Post · Dec 2, 2022 Health bosses issue update as another UK child dies of Strep A The UK Health Security Agency said currently there is no evidence that a new strain is circulating. In very rare circumstances, the infection can cause serious illness
Liverpool Echo · Dec 2, 2022 Strep A case confirmed in Merseyside as sixth child dies The UK Health Security Agency warned anyone displaying symptoms of the disease to seek medical help
Manchester Evening News · Dec 2, 2022 Strep A case confirmed in Greater Manchester as child death toll rises There has been a confirmed case in one area of Greater Manchester
Manchester Evening News · Dec 2, 2022 What is Strep A and what are the symptoms as children die from bacterial infection Everything you need to know about Strep A - including symptoms, how to stop it spreading, and what to do if you think you or your child has the illness