Rise in measles cases prompts vaccination campaign in England UKHSA declares national incident as figures suggest more than 3.4 million children have not had MMR jab The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024
London mother whose son died after catching measles urges parents to ‘vaccinate more’ Mother speaks out as measles cases surge in capital and other parts of UK Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
Surge in measles cases prompts UK to declare national health incident Parents advised to check vaccination status of children, with full uptake of MMR jab down to average of 85% The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024
Measles: Urgent vaccine plea as London cases treble in a year Experts warn low MMR vaccination rate leaves capital vulnerable to outbreak Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2024
'National incident' declared after measles cases soar - with some unvaccinated children forced to isolate for 3 weeks New figures have shown an increase in measles cases in England and Wales, as MMR vaccine uptake declines GoodToKnow · Jan 16, 2024
Expert issues stark measles warning after outbreaks erupt in parts of England The rise in Measles Mumps and Rubella cases are linked to lower vaccination rates across England The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024
Arctic blast set to sweep through UK, bringing temperatures as low as -15C ‘Persistent band of snow’ likely across Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England and Wales The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024
UK weather: Snow and ice warnings this weekend as Arctic air sees temperature plunge Up to 10 cm of snow could fall in just a few hours on Monday alone in some parts of the UK The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024
New Covid variant Juno surges as expert warns school return will fuel more cases Rapid rise of global ‘Juno’ variant infections is yet another reminder ‘pandemic is far from over’, warns virologist The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Flu hits winter peak in London as Covid cases fall Hospital admissions due to flu rise by 14% in a week in the capital Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2024
Why does it seem everyone in the UK is ill at present? Covid and hay fever largely to blame Here are the illnesses to be wary of — despite warmer spring weather — and how to avoid them Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2024
Covid: New JN.1 variant could prompt surge in cases as kids return to school, says expert Spread of virus adds 'extra burden' on NHS amid strikes and rising flu cases Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024
UK weather: Snow and ice as temperatures plunge below freezing in week-long cold snap Hundreds of flood alerts also still in place in England after days of heavy rain in wake of Storm Henk The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024
Flood warnings remain in place as cold weather alert issued Data from the Environment Agency showed almost every river in England has reached exceptionally high levels with some reaching record levels. Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2024
Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2024 Cold weather alert issued for whole of England as temperatures set to plummet Temperatures to drop below average with drivers urged to be cautious of ice
The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2024 UK Government urged to scrap ‘firesale’ of £1bn Covid laboratory on Rightmove MPs are calling for the UK Government to scrap plans to sell off a former Covid laboratory which is being advertised on Rightmove.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2023 Covid jabs could be sold on the high street like flu vaccine Boots and Superdrug have confirmed they are looking at ways to sell Covid vaccines from their high street stores
The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023 Person dies in Scotland after UK E coli outbreak, health officials say Health Security Agency confirms 30 cases across England and Scotland in patients aged seven to 81
The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2023 Scottish person dies in E. coli outbreak after 'contaminated cheese' warning A PERSON has died in Scotland following an outbreak of E. coli in the UK, health officials have confirmed ...
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023 One dead after E coli outbreak with suspected link to artisan cheese One person in Scotland has died from the infection, officials say
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023 Mapped: Covid infections in your area as cases soar days before Christmas Covid infections are on the rise in England and Scotland as travellers seek to reach loved ones for Christmas
Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2023 One in three London ambulances face handover delay as junior doctors strike continues Health leaders warn rising levels of flu and Covid leave health service on 'knife edge' over festive period
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023 Covid-19 infection levels rising with one in 24 likely to test positive The data has been published as as part of the new winter Covid-19 infection study.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023 Covid rising in England and Scotland as new variant spreads around world ONS figures show December increase in positive tests after JN.1 classified as ‘variant of interest’
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 Covid infection rates double with one in 24 likely to test positive Infections are on the rise in England and Scotland as Christmas approaches