Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Strep-A killed 30 children in the UK since mid-September

Strep A

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) claimed 122 persons have died. Three further child fatalities have occurred in Wales and Northern Ireland combined. It said that the data reveals an “out-of-season spike” in strep A. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) claimed 122 persons have died in England as a result of the invasive form … Read more

UK confirms local transmission of monkeypox

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Britain is seeing day by day infections of the rare monkeypox virus which might be unconnected to any journey to West Africa, in which the ailment is endemic, a fitness professional started on Sunday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said new figures could be released on Monday after it registered 20 instances on Friday. … Read more

Europe health official warns monkeypox cases could ‘accelerate’

A top European health official warned on Friday that cases of the rare monkeypox virus, which has spread to at least eight European countries, could worsen in the coming months. “As we enter the summer season… with mass gatherings, festivals, and parties, I am concerned that transmission could accelerate,” said WHO regional director for Europe … Read more

Omicron cases in UK rise by 50 pct in one day

UK Omicron cases

BEIJING, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) — The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. – – – – CANBERRA — South Australian authorities have warned the state’s border could still be slammed shut to interstate travelers in response to the Omicron variant. South Australia (SA) Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said on … Read more