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2 British Nationals Self-Isolating After Hantavirus Exposure On Cruise
Two British nationals who were exposed to the dangerous hantavirus while on a cruise ship before flying back home recently are self-isolating as a precautionary measure, UK health authorities have said.
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All About Club Chemistry, The Nightclub At Centre Of The UK Meningitis Outbreak
Investigators believe that at least one person infected with meningitis had visited the venue, potentially exposing others in a crowded indoor setting.
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Meningitis Outbreak UK: 2 Students Die, Several Others Infected; What You Need To Know About The Infection
Reports state that most of the affected individuals are aged between 18 and 21. A University of Kent spokesperson confirmed that one of the two individuals who died in the outbreak was a student at the university.
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Amazon Confirms Outbreak Of 'Victorian Disease' At UK Warehouse, Union Calls For Immediate Closure
Amazon described the cases as "non-contagious" and noted that they were identified in 2025.
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All About New Mpox Strain Identified In UK As Experts Ask Those Eligible To Get Vaccinated
The UKHSA said it is assessing the significance of the strain and working with international partners to monitor its spread.
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What Is Lassa Fever? Symptoms And How It Spreads
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating possible Lassa fever cases after a traveler was diagnosed with the virus. The disease, which shares similarities with Ebola, requires immediate attention and monitoring to prevent its spread in the UK.
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Britain Detects Its 1st Case Of New Mpox Variant
Britain has detected its first case of new mpox variant clade Ib, the country's health security agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday, adding that the risk to the population remained low.
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New COVID Variant 'Eris' Spreading Rapidly In UK, Experts Sound Alarm
Eris or EG.5.1 was classified as a Covid variant on July 31 after UKHSA recorded its prevalence in the country due to rising cases internationally, particularly in Asia.
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UK Baby Dies, 7 More In Hospital In "Unusual" Cluster Of Heart Infections
It is very rare for young babies to develop myocarditis, the World health Organisation (WHO) said.
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Deadly Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Found In Several Parts Of The UK
A new risk assessment reveals that a tick-borne virus that can cause encephalitis has been found in several parts of England.
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UK Confirms Case Of "Rare" Monkeypox Infection
Monkeypox: The UK health authorities have confirmed a case of monkeypox, which is a virus passed from infected animals such as rodents to humans.
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Omicron In UK: Surge Shows "Bigger Wave" Ahead; Alarm Sounded In London
Seven people believed to have had the Omicron variant had died as of Thursday, up from one death in the UKHSA's previous data which ran up to Tuesday. Admissions to hospital of people thought to have the variant increased to 85 from 65.
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Third COVID-19 Booster Dose Effective Against Omicron: UK Study
A third booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine provides 70-75 per cent protection against symptomatic infection from the Omicron variant, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Friday.
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2 British Nationals Self-Isolating After Hantavirus Exposure On Cruise
Two British nationals who were exposed to the dangerous hantavirus while on a cruise ship before flying back home recently are self-isolating as a precautionary measure, UK health authorities have said.
-
All About Club Chemistry, The Nightclub At Centre Of The UK Meningitis Outbreak
Investigators believe that at least one person infected with meningitis had visited the venue, potentially exposing others in a crowded indoor setting.
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Meningitis Outbreak UK: 2 Students Die, Several Others Infected; What You Need To Know About The Infection
Reports state that most of the affected individuals are aged between 18 and 21. A University of Kent spokesperson confirmed that one of the two individuals who died in the outbreak was a student at the university.
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Amazon Confirms Outbreak Of 'Victorian Disease' At UK Warehouse, Union Calls For Immediate Closure
Amazon described the cases as "non-contagious" and noted that they were identified in 2025.
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All About New Mpox Strain Identified In UK As Experts Ask Those Eligible To Get Vaccinated
The UKHSA said it is assessing the significance of the strain and working with international partners to monitor its spread.
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What Is Lassa Fever? Symptoms And How It Spreads
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating possible Lassa fever cases after a traveler was diagnosed with the virus. The disease, which shares similarities with Ebola, requires immediate attention and monitoring to prevent its spread in the UK.
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Britain Detects Its 1st Case Of New Mpox Variant
Britain has detected its first case of new mpox variant clade Ib, the country's health security agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday, adding that the risk to the population remained low.
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New COVID Variant 'Eris' Spreading Rapidly In UK, Experts Sound Alarm
Eris or EG.5.1 was classified as a Covid variant on July 31 after UKHSA recorded its prevalence in the country due to rising cases internationally, particularly in Asia.
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UK Baby Dies, 7 More In Hospital In "Unusual" Cluster Of Heart Infections
It is very rare for young babies to develop myocarditis, the World health Organisation (WHO) said.
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Deadly Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Found In Several Parts Of The UK
A new risk assessment reveals that a tick-borne virus that can cause encephalitis has been found in several parts of England.
-
UK Confirms Case Of "Rare" Monkeypox Infection
Monkeypox: The UK health authorities have confirmed a case of monkeypox, which is a virus passed from infected animals such as rodents to humans.
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Omicron In UK: Surge Shows "Bigger Wave" Ahead; Alarm Sounded In London
Seven people believed to have had the Omicron variant had died as of Thursday, up from one death in the UKHSA's previous data which ran up to Tuesday. Admissions to hospital of people thought to have the variant increased to 85 from 65.
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Third COVID-19 Booster Dose Effective Against Omicron: UK Study
A third booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine provides 70-75 per cent protection against symptomatic infection from the Omicron variant, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Friday.
