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UK heatwave LIVE as rare red warning comes into force and schools close in 40C heat

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/uk-heatwave-live-red-extreme-34175805

'Risk to life' health warning issued as UK set for 32C heatwave within days

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/risk-life-health-warning-issued-34136610

Why do 30C heatwaves feel hotter in the UK than they do abroad?

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/30c-heatwaves-uk-feel-hotter-34004573

Full list of UK areas affected by yellow heat-health alert this week

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/full-list-uk-areas-affected-33981274

Checkout this latest piece:
Vaccines help protect children and young people from serious illnesses, and the NHS vaccination schedule is designed to offer protection at the right time — giving children the best start in life.

Source: #UKHSA (Open Government Licence v3.0)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/supporting-immunisation-programmes

Checkout this latest piece:
Vaccines help protect children and young people from serious illnesses, and the NHS vaccination schedule is designed to offer protection at the right time — giving children the best start in life.

Source: #UKHSA (Open Government Licence v3.0)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/supporting-immunisation-programmes

New Meningitis Strain Surfaces in Oxfordshire, Distinct from Kent Outbreak

A new meningitis strain in Oxfordshire has caused 1 death and 2 cases. It is different from the Kent strain. Health officials are contacting close contacts.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames

https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

New Meningitis Strain Surfaces in Oxfordshire, Distinct from Kent Outbreak

A new meningitis strain in Oxfordshire has caused 1 death and 2 cases. It is different from the Kent strain. Health officials are contacting close contacts.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames

https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

A new meningitis strain has been found in Oxfordshire, leading to one death and two cases. This is different from the previous outbreak in Kent.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames
https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

A new meningitis strain has been found in Oxfordshire, leading to one death and two cases. This is different from the previous outbreak in Kent.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames
https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

Meningitis Cases Emerge in Reading; One Student Confirmed Dead

Three cases of meningitis, including one death of a student in Reading, have been confirmed. Close contacts are receiving antibiotics.

#ReadingMeningitis, #MeningitisB, #StudentHealth, #UKHSA, #HenleyCollege

https://newsletter.tf/reading-meningitis-student-death-two-treated/

One student has died from meningitis in Reading, with two others currently being treated. This follows a serious outbreak in Kent earlier this year.

#ReadingMeningitis, #MeningitisB, #StudentHealth, #UKHSA, #HenleyCollege
https://newsletter.tf/reading-meningitis-student-death-two-treated/

Weymouth Sees Meningitis Cluster, Mass Vaccination Rollout

Three young people in Weymouth have Meningitis B. A vaccination program is starting for students in school years 7 to 13 in Weymouth, Portland, and Chickerell.

#WeymouthMeningitis, #MeningitisB, #StudentHealth, #DorsetCouncil, #UKHSA

https://newsletter.tf/weymouth-meningitis-b-vaccination-for-students/

Three young people in Weymouth have Meningitis B. This has led to a new vaccination plan for students in the area.

#WeymouthMeningitis, #MeningitisB, #StudentHealth, #DorsetCouncil, #UKHSA
https://newsletter.tf/weymouth-meningitis-b-vaccination-for-students/

England COVID-19 update
• 491 weekly cases (to 25 Mar 2026)
• 27 deaths involving COVID-19 (w/e 20 Mar 2026)
• 525 hospital admissions (to 28 Feb 2026)
• 2.2% PCR test positivity (to 23 Mar 2026)
Data source
@ukhsa.bsky.social
dashboard
#COVID19 #England #UKHSA #COVIDData #PublicHealth #Epidemiology

England COVID-19 update
• 491 weekly cases (to 25 Mar 2026)
• 27 deaths involving COVID-19 (w/e 20 Mar 2026)
• 525 hospital admissions (to 28 Feb 2026)
• 2.2% PCR test positivity (to 23 Mar 2026)
Data source
@ukhsa.bsky.social
dashboard
#COVID19 #England #UKHSA #COVIDData #PublicHealth #Epidemiology

Suspected Meningitis Case Surfaces Amidst Shifting Outbreak Figures

A new suspected meningitis case is reported at a college, separate from the Kent outbreak which has seen confirmed case numbers decrease to 20.

#MeningitisCase, #KentOutbreak, #CollegeHealth, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/new-suspected-meningitis-case-at-college-not-kent/

Suspected Meningitis Case Surfaces Amidst Shifting Outbreak Figures

A new suspected meningitis case is reported at a college, separate from the Kent outbreak which has seen confirmed case numbers decrease to 20.

#MeningitisCase, #KentOutbreak, #CollegeHealth, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/new-suspected-meningitis-case-at-college-not-kent/

Confirmed meningitis cases in Kent have dropped from 23 to 20, but a new suspected case has appeared at a college.

#MeningitisCase, #KentOutbreak, #CollegeHealth, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth
https://newsletter.tf/new-suspected-meningitis-case-at-college-not-kent/

Confirmed meningitis cases in Kent have dropped from 23 to 20, but a new suspected case has appeared at a college.

#MeningitisCase, #KentOutbreak, #CollegeHealth, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth
https://newsletter.tf/new-suspected-meningitis-case-at-college-not-kent/

'Mutated' meningitis strain may be 'main driver' of explosive Kent outbreak

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/mutated-meningitis-strain-main-driver-33655710

Meningitis Cases in Kent Drop to 29 After Reclassification of Earlier Reports

📰 Original title: Meningitis outbreak: Number of cases falls for first time

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/meningitis-cases-in-kent-drop-to-29-after-reclassification-of-earlier-reports/?redirpost=899e0c0d-afda-4561-89f0-51baf7f18a49

#health #meningitis #kent #ukhsa

#Aerosol transmission of diseases seems to scare some people too much: (via @1goodtern) https://xcancel.com/1goodtern/status/2035382295427735558 & https://xcancel.com/_CatintheHat/status/2035244994848551242 #PublicHealth #Meningitis #UKHSA #MaskUp

#Aerosol transmission of diseases seems to scare some people too much: (via @1goodtern) https://xcancel.com/1goodtern/status/2035382295427735558 & https://xcancel.com/_CatintheHat/status/2035244994848551242 #PublicHealth #Meningitis #UKHSA #MaskUp

#UK: #Guidance -
#Meningococcal disease #outbreak #resources: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meningococcal-disease-outbreak-resources

#ukhsa #england #kent

#UK: #Guidance -
#Meningococcal disease #outbreak #resources: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meningococcal-disease-outbreak-resources

#ukhsa #england #kent

#Outbreak of invasive #meningococcal disease, SE #England - #Alert outlines recommended courses of action to manage cases with #infection and #contacts (#UKHSA, March 18 '26), https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/03/outbreak-of-invasive-meningococcal.html

#Outbreak of invasive #meningococcal disease, SE #England - #Alert outlines recommended courses of action to manage cases with #infection and #contacts (#UKHSA, March 18 '26), https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/03/outbreak-of-invasive-meningococcal.html

Latest England COVID‑19 data - plotted on a chart showing weekly: cases, hospitalisations, deaths, and PCR positivity.
👉 580 cases, 572 in hospital, 34 deaths, 2.6% positivity.
Reminding us that COVID hasn’t gone away.
Sources: #UKHSA, #NHSEngland, #ONS.

Latest England COVID‑19 data - plotted on a chart showing weekly: cases, hospitalisations, deaths, and PCR positivity.
👉 580 cases, 572 in hospital, 34 deaths, 2.6% positivity.
Reminding us that COVID hasn’t gone away.
Sources: #UKHSA, #NHSEngland, #ONS.

#UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab:

42.1% of those turning age 66, who had been eligible since their 65th birthday, had received their first Shingrix dose by October 2025.

for those turning age 71, who have been eligible since turning 70, vaccine uptake coverage stands at 53.5%.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-eligible-for-free-shingles-vaccine-urged-to-come-forward

#Vaccination
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#UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab:

42.1% of those turning age 66, who had been eligible since their 65th birthday, had received their first Shingrix dose by October 2025.

for those turning age 71, who have been eligible since turning 70, vaccine uptake coverage stands at 53.5%.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-eligible-for-free-shingles-vaccine-urged-to-come-forward

#Vaccination
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London Measles Outbreak Prompts Urgent Calls for Increased Vaccinations

Why is the London measles outbreak spreading in Enfield schools? Over 60 children are sick, and health experts warn that 160,000 people could catch the virus.

#londonhealth, #enfieldnews, #measlesoutbreak, #mmrvaccine, #ukhsa

https://newsletter.tf/london-measles-outbreak-enfield-vaccination-risks/

More than 60 children in North London now have measles, which spreads 6 times faster than COVID-19. This is the highest risk the city has seen in years.

#londonhealth, #enfieldnews, #measlesoutbreak, #mmrvaccine, #ukhsa

https://newsletter.tf/london-measles-outbreak-enfield-vaccination-risks/

UKHSA issues cold health alert for seven regions in England as freezing weather continues

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/ukhsa-cold-health-alert-manchester-33439887

UKHSA Flags Scarlet Fever, Urging Vigilance for Potential Complications

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns about scarlet fever. Learn the signs and when to get help to avoid serious problems. Stay safe and healthy.

#ScarletFever, #UKHSA, #HealthAlert, #Infections, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/scarlet-fever-ukhsa-warning-uk/

UKHSA Flags Scarlet Fever, Urging Vigilance for Potential Complications

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns about scarlet fever. Learn the signs and when to get help to avoid serious problems. Stay safe and healthy.

#ScarletFever, #UKHSA, #HealthAlert, #Infections, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/scarlet-fever-ukhsa-warning-uk/

The UK Health Security Agency is reminding people about scarlet fever. It's an infection that can be serious if not treated. They want everyone to know the signs and when to see a doctor to stay safe.

#ScarletFever, #UKHSA, #HealthAlert, #Infections, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/scarlet-fever-ukhsa-warning-uk/

The UK Health Security Agency is reminding people about scarlet fever. It's an infection that can be serious if not treated. They want everyone to know the signs and when to see a doctor to stay safe.

#ScarletFever, #UKHSA, #HealthAlert, #Infections, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/scarlet-fever-ukhsa-warning-uk/

Full list of UK areas affected by UKHSA cold health alert as temperatures plummet to -4C

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/full-list-uk-areas-affected-33408008

Cold health alerts issued in North West as Met Office warns snow and ice to hit

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/cold-health-alerts-issued-north-33404411

Warning to Brits as UKHSA 'risk to life' cold-health alert to come into effect

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/warning-brits-ukhsa-risk-life-33299230

'Rise in deaths' expected amid -12C Storm Goretti 'weather bomb'

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/rise-deaths-expected-amid-12c-33191243

#UK: New #mpox #strain identified in #England (#UKHSA, Dec. 8 '25), https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2025/12/uk-new-mpox-strain-identified-in.html

England COVID-19 latest data
124 weekly deaths involving COVID-19 for week ending 31 Oct 2025: #ONS
1,602 patients in hospital with COVID-19 as of 31 Oct 2025: #NHS
1,351 cases week to 5 Nov 2025: #UKHSA
People still being infected / infecting others.
#LongCOVID disabling.
👇Data links in alt text.👇
https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/respiratory-viruses/covid-19 https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/covid-19-hospital-activity/ https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/datasets/weeklyprovisionalfiguresondeathsregisteredinenglandandwales

Latest #update on Clade Ib #mpox - #UKHSA reminds eligible groups to come forward for mpox #vaccination., https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2025/10/latest-update-on-clade-ib-mpox-ukhsa.html

Direct #UKHSA to monitor COVID infections that occur in particular settings

#Petition

Ensure that the UK #Health #Security Agency (UKHSA) monitors, and reports on, the numbers of #COVID infections that occur in healthcare settings through its routine surveillance programmes, and advises on how to prevent and control infection in establishments such as #hospitals, #CareHomes, #schools

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732047

#Healthcare #SaveOurNHS #transparency #ToxicLabour #InformationMatters #information

Direct #UKHSA to monitor #COVID infections that occur in particular settings - #Petition

Ensure UK Health Security Agency monitors, and reports on, the numbers of COVID infections that occur in #healthcare settings through its routine surveillance programmes, and …

Advises on how to prevent and control #infection in establishments such as #hospitals, #CareHomes and #schools.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732047

#Healthy #ScienceMatters #public #safety #health #medical #protection #Covid19 #LongCovid

To the chairman (going to be a man, isn't it) and board of Exxon-Mobil...devour feculence and expire😡

#ClimateCrisis #London #UKWeather #UKHSA

Meanwhile, 'this #CleanAirDay we have a unique opportunity to highlight the health harms of air pollution and call on the government to clean up the air.' @globalactionplan.bsky.social
'Join those across the UK in taking action today'. #WHO #ARTP_News #UKHSA
https://www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day

🗳️Petition for those in the UK.
🤦Concerned about COVID infections spreading freely inside particular settings?
💪Direct #UKHSA to monitor, and report, COVID infections that occur in hospitals, care homes and schools, through its routine surveillance programmes.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701396

England COVID data - latest headlines [all weekly]
Data source @ukhsa.bsky.social et al
Chart produced independently for the past 5 years using data from the following sources:
#UKHSA #ONS #NHS

Urgent new 'stay home, wear mask' warning as infections spread

#WearAMask

The #UKHSA is encouraging those with symptoms to take the precautions

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/urgent-new-stay-home-wear-34580964

#Flu #COVID19 #RSV #Norovirus

Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) are not only a serious issue in terms of the wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors, but also pose a significant financial burden on the NHS.
So?
Do something to help ensure that #UKHSA acts to improve surveillance.

https://www.change.org/p/require-ukhsa-to-monitor-and-report-covid-infections-in-specific-settings

Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) are not only a serious issue in terms of the wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors, but also pose a significant financial burden on the NHS.
So?
Do something to help ensure that #UKHSA acts to improve surveillance.

https://www.change.org/p/require-ukhsa-to-monitor-and-report-covid-infections-in-specific-settings

Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) are not only a serious issue in terms of the wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors, but also pose a significant financial burden on the NHS.
So?
Do something to help ensure that #UKHSA acts to improve surveillance.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701396

For the avoidance of any doubt, the chart below, has been independently plotted (since the beginning of the pandemic) using officially reported data, but is not connected with the #ONS, #UKHSA, #NHS, or any other organisation.