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Covid and flu cases in London fall in week up to New Year

New data suggests peak of twindemic may have passed as hospitals suffer worst ever A&E crisis

Evening Standard

New Covid variant 'most transmissible yet' hits UK as NHS drugs run out

People asked to keep children off school with symptoms and to wear masks if unwell to avoid passing it on

Nottingham Post

UK running out of cold and cough medicines - but Brits warned not to panic

Pharmacy chiefs have warned of a concerning shortage in cough and cold medicines this winter amid cases of flu and Covid. The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies has said shortages are on the back of supply chain issues

Daily Mirror

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Compulsory masks won't return amid calls to 'minimise' spread of winter illnesses

Seasonal illnesses are circulating at high levels and the UKHSA has advised 'unwell' people wear masks outside of the house

Liverpool Echo

Mum warns of Strep A 'sunburn skin' symptom as her child hit with 'head-to-toe rash'

The UK Health Security Agency last week confirmed there have been 94 deaths from Invasive Group A Streptococcus infections across England between September 12 and December 18

Daily Mirror

UKHSA urges people to wear face masks when feeling unwell amid high Covid and flu cases

Health experts have also advised parents to keep their child off school if they have a fever as high numbers of scarlet fever continue to be reported

Chronicle Live

Covid travel restrictions return – the new rules explained

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

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People warned to stay home and wear face masks if unwell as NHS faces crisis

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued fresh advice about what to do if you fall ill this winter as hospitalisations soar.

Daily Record

People urged to wear face masks, stay home if ill and keep children off school

The UK Health Security Agency has issued urgent advice after the Christmas break, including around hand washing

Wales Online

Public urged to wear face masks and stay at home when ill as NHS battles deadly crisis

Today the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued fresh advice as hospitals battle soaring rates of Covid, flu and Strep A, amid warnings hundreds are dying unnecessarily every day due to overcrowding and lack of resources

Daily Mirror

Health chiefs warn Brits to stay off school or work if feeling ill as winter bugs surge

Health bosses have warned people to stay at home if they're unwell as the number of hospital admissions for flu have soared in the past week alone, rising by 79%

Daily Mirror

Map shows areas of Merseyside where potentially lethal gas can be found

It is linked to more than 1,100 lung cancer deaths in the UK each year, according to the UK Health Security Agency

Liverpool Echo

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.

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Wales Online

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

Nottingham Post

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

Manchester Evening News

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"

Wales Online

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

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The Independent UK

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

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

Wales Online

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

Edinburgh Live

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.

Evening Standard

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.

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