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Number of cases of hepatitis in children being investigated rises to 108

The UK Health Security Agency said a further 34 cases had been identified.

The Independent UK

Hepatitis cases are increasing among children in the UK – could COVID have a role to play?

There has been a sharp increase in severe hepatitis cases among children under ten in the UK over recent months. The UK Health Security Agency has been informed of 74 cases since January 2022, with 49 of these in England, 13 in Scotland and the remaining 12 spread between Wales…

The Conversation

Food Standards Agency issue reminder not to eat range of Kinder products this Easter

Consumers are being reminded that certain ranges of Kinder Egg products and Schoko-Bons should not be eaten

Bristol Post

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Covid investigated as possible cause of surge in hepatitis cases in children

UK officials are investigating 74 cases of hepatitis in children and parents have been warned to look out for symptoms - including including colds, vomiting and diarrhoea

Daily Mirror

All the Kinder products that have been recalled by Ferrero amid salmonella outbreak

Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise 100g and Kinder Schokobons have all been impacted

Wales Online

What we know about COVID-19 variant XE

XE may be more contagious than BA.2 — but its spike protein isn't different. Here's why that's a good thing

Salon

More Kinder salmonella cases confirmed in UK

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an update today

Wales Online

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Salmonella outbreak linked to Kinder eggs caused by bad milk, say EU officials

An outbreak of salmonella linked to Kinder eggs could have been caused by bad buttermilk in a Belgian factory, said European health officials on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Health chiefs issue hepatitis alert to Scots parents after 13 children catch bug in mystery outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency said it is examining a total of 74 cases across the UK and have urged the public to be on the look out for signs of the infection including jaundice.

Daily Record

Kinder factory shut down as more chocolates are recalled in the UK amid salmonella fears

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) say that 67 people in the UK are known to have been infected with salmonella linked to the chocolates.

Daily Record

How long is Omicron’s incubation period? How it differs from Delta and other Covid variants

New strain thought to develop in sufferers at faster pace than original coronavirus

The Independent UK

Ferrero extends recall of Kinder products due to salmonella cases

All Kinder products manufactured in the Arlon site in Belgium since June are now part of the recall

The Guardian - UK

Recall of Kinder products extended amid concerns over salmonella

67 people in the UK are known to have been infected with the disease in the outbreak linked to the treats

Manchester Evening News

Kinder Surprise salmonella recall extended to more products

The UK Health Security Agency said on Wednesday that 63 people in the UK, mostly young children, are known to have infected

Nottingham Post

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Glasgow Live

Hundreds of Glasgow covid lab workers facing axe due to 'lack of funding'

Glasgow University has entered into a formal 45-day consultation period on redundancies for 700 workers at Glasgow's Lighthouse Lab which is facing closure as soon as next month.

Chronicle Live

Parents issued urgent warning after hepatitis cases rise in children - what to look out for

The UK Health Security Agency is investigating a range of potential causes for the hepatitis cases - here are a list of symptoms parents should be aware of

Daily Record

Covid: Union calls for action over threat to axe nearly 750 jobs from Glasgow Lighthouse Lab

Unite said the axing of 745 lab technicians and sample handlers at the Lighthouse Lab, in Glasgow, could risk public health when infection rates remain high.

Daily Record

What are Omicron XE symptoms as hundreds of cases of variant found in UK

A mutant strain - known as Omicron XE - which is a combination of the original Omicron and Stealth Omicron has been discovered in the UK.

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Tribune News Service

WHO monitoring new XE strain of omicron, but it may not stick

It might be more transmissible, but that doesn’t mean it’s more hardy.

Daily Mirror

Norovirus symptoms: Six signs to watch for as contagious vomiting bug surges in UK

Norovirus brings unpleasant symptoms including vomiting and diarrhoea and is incredibly contagious but experts warn hand sanitiser is not enough to stop its spread

Wales Online

Norovirus: experts warn of six symptoms to watch out for as case numbers rise

'Unlike for Covid-19, alcohol hand sanitisers do not kill off norovirus'

Glasgow Live

How norovirus spreads and six key symptoms to look out for as cases rise

Norovirus cases are on the rise as more people socialise and interact in person after the pandemic. The nasty sickness bug can last a couple of days and experts warn of the six symptoms to look out for.

Wales Online

People with respiratory illness symptoms urged to keep away from others

The UK Health Security Agency has revised its Covid guidance

The Independent UK

People with symptoms of respiratory illness urged to stay away from others

Ministers have issued new guidance for people after lifting Covid-19 restrictions.

Daily Mirror

Six key Norovirus symptoms as experts warn hand sanitiser not enough to stop spread

Experts say hand sanitisers are not enough to stop the spread of norovirus, which can cause nausea, diarrhoea and projectile vomiting, and has seen a massive uptick in cases in recent weeks

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