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School absences in December almost double the annual rate due to illness spike

The absence rate was 14.3% across all state schools in the week commencing December 12, 2022 – an increase from the rate of 7.8% across the year.

The Independent UK

What is the new 'Kraken' coronavirus variant that is expected to become dominant strain in UK

The XBB. 1.5 sub-lineage has been reported to have a "growth advantage" which could see it dominate the UK

Manchester Evening News

'Kraken' Covid variant and Omicron strain to dominate UK as 'most infectious' yet

The current dominant variants, BQ.1 and its sub-lineages, could be overtaken by different Omicron strains.

Daily Record

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New 'Kraken' coronavirus variant expected to become dominant strain in the UK, experts warn

The XBB.1.5 strain which has received the nickname of the "Kraken" has been causing concern in the USA for months

Manchester Evening News

Full list of government departments and services due to be hit by civil servant strike on February 1

A huge number of public services are set to impacted when 100,000 civil servants walk out

Evening Standard

New study to track respiratory viruses

Experts suggest the data will lead to a better understanding of common diseases present in the UK.

The Independent UK

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK

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10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK

Strep A child death toll rises to 32 as cases remain high

Scarlet fever and iGAS infections continue to be higher than usual for this time of year

The Independent UK

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK

Winter flu hospitalisations remain at four-year high across UK

There was a 'dramatic increase' in both flu and Covid-19 hospitalisations over Christmas, reaching the highest levels in a decade

Manchester Evening News

Strep A: Four more children die from illness in a week

It means that a total of 29 children have died from the bacterial infection since the beginning of the season in September

Evening Standard

Caution urged over fall in flu and Covid hospital admissions as infections remain high

The rate of flu admissions continues to be highest among the oldest age groups

The Independent UK

Flu and Covid-19 hospital admissions fall, though levels remain high

The rate of flu admissions continues to be highest among the oldest age groups.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

With a recent rise in Covid cases and the NHS in trouble, here’s how to end the culture war on face masks

Covering up when poorly isn’t an edict from an out-of-touch elite – it’s something we can do for each other, says academic Stephen Reicher

The Independent UK

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The National (Scotland)

Tory MPs rage at 'control freak socialists' as medics ask people to wear masks

CONSERVATIVE MPs have raged against health bosses calling on unwell Brits to wear masks to protect the NHS, branding the medics “control freak…

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Irish Mirror

Are mandatory masks on the way back? The latest as EU officials sound Covid alarm

The European Union is meeting today in Brussels to discuss the current Covid-19 situation

Manchester Evening News

Good Morning Britain viewers spot moment Susanna Reid appears 'incredulous' with Richard Madeley after stepping in over 'smack' remark

ITV GMB viewers couldn't help but spot Susanna's reaction and took to social media to comment

Liverpool Echo

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

The Independent UK

Covid: People urged to wear masks and stay at home if unwell as pressure on NHS mounts

Public face coverings have not been mandatory in UK for months – and remain that way, stresses No 10

Wales Online

Downing Street issues new update on wearing face masks

It comes after adults were advised to "wear a face covering" when out in public if feeling unwell

The Independent UK

Wearing masks when ill ‘not compulsory’, No 10 stresses

Health officials have advised those feeling unwell to put on a face covering if they have to leave their home.

Manchester Evening News

Health bosses warn North West parents 'keep poorly children off school' amid rise in illnesses

Parents are being told to keep youngsters away from school and nursery if they are unwell

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