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Covid travel restrictions return – the new rules explained

All travellers from mainland China will need a pre-departure test, and some will be tested for Covid on arrival

The Independent UK

Travellers from China to require negative Covid-19 test to enter UK from January

Anyone flying from China from January 5 will be required to show a negative Covid-19 test before departing.

The Independent UK

Four more Strep A deaths as UK toll for under 18s hits 25

New figures from the UK Health Security Agency show 122 deaths across all age groups so far this season

Wales Online

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Interactive Strep A map shows all suspected cases in Nottinghamshire

The UKHSA says the number of Strep A infections identified is unusually high for the time of year

Nottingham Post

People with cough or flu told to avoid elderly and vulnerable this Christmas and spend it alone

“Both Covid-19 and flu can cause severe illness or even death for those most vulnerable in our communities"

Manchester Evening News

Map shows Strep A cases in England and Wales

UK Health Security Agency confirms there have been 94 deaths from the infection so far this winter

Wales Online

Strep A cases in your area as 24 children among UK dead

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

The Independent UK

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Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 24 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Independent UK

Diphtheria cases confirmed among asylum seekers at UK hotel - with some needing treatment

The Home Office confirmed a "small number" of diphtheria cases among asylum seekers at an unnamed hotel in the Humber region, with some people needing medical treatment

Daily Mirror

Strep A claims lives of five more children in UK

UK Health Security Agency also says almost 30,000 Brits have been infected

Wales Online

Can adults get Strep A?

There have been dozens of deaths across the UK, including at least 16 children

Wales Online

Edinburgh girl has miracle recovery after 'sore legs' was deadly Strep A

Rosa Carter’s parents Shelley and Alex were preparing for the worst as she also battled sepsis and blood clots caused by an invasive form of the virus.

Edinburgh Live

Over 7,500 scarlet cases reported but experts predict numbers to rise

There are currently three times more cases of scarlet fever than usual, a senior health official has said.

Evening Standard

Strep A: Five more ‘serious shortage protocols’ issued for penicillin as cases surge

Around 19 children are thought to have died from infections caused by the bacterium as cases rose 27 per cent in the last week

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More than 7,500 cases of scarlet fever, with numbers expected to rise

The chief medical adviser at the UK Health Security Agency said the vast majority of children affected have a mild illness.

Wales Online

Flu symptoms and what you need to know as virus overtakes Covid for first time

Hospital admissions of people with flu are now running at a higher rate than in any week during the previous four winters

Wales Online

Parents told flu nasal spray vaccine for children may reduce strep A risk

UK Health Security Agency says that infection rates are lower in areas where the vaccine has been offered to all primary-age children

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as 24 children among UK dead

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

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Manchester Evening News

Four cases of potentially life-threatening Strep A recorded in Oldham

Strep A can cause scarlet fever and the serious Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease

Daily Mirror

Strep A medicine shortage alert issued by government as pharmacists given more powers

Shortage warnings have been issued by the government for three types of penicillin medicines - after 19 children were now confirmed to have died in the UK with Strep A since September

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

Manchester Evening News

Strep A in Greater Manchester - everything we know so far as death toll in children hits 16

How big is the problem in Greater Manchester and what should we expect over the coming days?

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