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Thirteen more cases of mysterious hepatitis in UK as child in Ireland dies from virus

Health officials still searching for virus behind outbreak though strong link with adenovirus detected

The Independent UK

Scottish health chiefs confirm monkeypox contact tracing in Scotland after flight

Health experts are on high alert amid concerns that three patients have now contracted monkeypox from a colleague who has since been confirmed to have the virus

Edinburgh Live

Number of UK cases of hepatitis in children rises to 176

The UKHSA are investigating the origin of the mystery outbreak of hepatitis in children

Evening Standard

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Child dies after getting hepatitis as possible link to dogs is 'explored'

It comes as the number of worldwide cases has grown to 348.

Daily Record

Child dies with acute hepatitis as the WHO confirms 348 probable cases worldwide

A child has died after being admitted to hospital with acute hepatitis, with officials announcing six probable cases of children being hospitalised with hepatitis in Ireland since March

Daily Mirror

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant found in UK

XE combines genetic characteristic of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants, in what is known as a “recombinant”

The Independent UK

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant found in UK

XE combines genetic characteristic of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants, in what is known as a “recombinant”

The Independent UK

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Explained | What is the monkeypox virus and how is it transmitted?

The first case of the virus in humans was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in a nine-year-old boy.

The Hindu

Monkeypox: Seven symptoms of virus confirmed in UK

Monkeypox is a viral infection that shares similarities with smallpox

The Independent UK

Hepatitis in children: Any delays in diagnosis could lead to negligence claims, say lawyers

Because the UK’s 163 cases have been identified retrospectively, there is potential that doctors and medics may have ‘missed signs’, lawyers believe

The Independent UK

Mysterious cases of hepatitis in kids hit 300 – the 9 signs parents must not ignore

The reasons behind the sudden spike in hepatitis are not clear as the World Health Organization revealed there were were 300 probable cases spread over at least 20 different countries

Daily Mirror

Monkeypox symptoms - how do you catch it and what does rash look like?

Monkeypox has been given only low-risk status after one patient was found in Britain with the disease. The viral infection can cause some strange symptoms, but catching it is hard

Daily Mirror

What is monkeypox - symptoms of virus spread by wild animals after UK case found

The rare infection causes symptoms like a rash that begins on the face and spreads through the body.

Daily Record

Monkeypox case confirmed in England as close contacts are traced

The patient is believed to have contracted the virus in Nigeria

Nottingham Post

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The Independent UK

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant found in UK

XE combines genetic characteristic of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants, in what is known as a “recombinant”

The Independent UK

Monkeypox: Seven symptoms of virus confirmed in UK

Monkeypox is a viral infection that shares similarities with smallpox

Glasgow Live

Everything you need to know about monkeypox as case confirmed in UK

It has been confirmed that a patient in the UK has been diagnosed with monkeypox after it's believed they caught the infection in Nigeria before travelling to the UK.

Daily Record

Monkeypox symptoms after rare case is confirmed in the UK by health officials

Health officials are now seeking close contacts of the patient, who is believed to have caught the disease in Nigeria.

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Daily Record

Potential dog link to surge in hepatitis infection in the UK being investigated by health chiefs

The confirmed number of cases of hepatitis in children in the UK has now risen to 163, according to the latest UK Health Security Agency update.

Manchester Evening News

Monkeypox symptoms - eight signs to look for as virus confirmed in UK

The patient is being treated by experts at the infectious disease unit at the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Reuters

England reports case of rare monkeypox infection

A person in England has been diagnosed with a rare viral monkeypox infection thought to be linked to travel to West Africa, health authorities said on Saturday.

Daily Mirror

Monkeypox symptoms - seven signs to watch out for as airborne virus confirmed in UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today confirmed that one person, who had travelled to the UK from Nigeria, had contracted monkeypox and is receiving specialist care in London

Bristol Post

Monkeypox case confirmed in UK as patient isolates in hospital

Experts at the UK Health Security Agency are monitoring the case

Daily Record

Monkeypox case confirmed in UK as patient in isolation receiving treatment

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed it is believed the patient contracted the rare viral infection from Nigeria, which is where they were before coming to the UK.

The Guardian - UK

Patient treated for monkeypox in isolation at London hospital

Agencies to approach those who may have had close contact with patient, who recently travelled to Nigeria

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