2 h. ago Does wearing a face mask stop you catching flu? Experts give verdict

Wearing a mask is inconvenient, but not as inconvenient as lockdowns

Science

18 h. ago Do face masks work? Here’s the evidence as ‘super flu’ numbers surge

The findings support previous advice to not just wear any mask, but wear the best mask available

Politics

18 h. ago 'If you've got the flu, stay at home or wear a mask' say Health Chiefs as they urge Britons to get vaccinated

Britons battling coughs and colds were today begged to stay at home, as health chiefs doled out Covid-era advice amid fears the raging superflu could cause Christmas carnage.

Society

19 h. ago Is it time to mask up? As mutant flu outbreak threatens to cripple the NHS, leading experts give their verdict

As cases of the super flu sweep across Britain and hospitals declare critical incidents, experts declare that more people need to wear masks

Science

22 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer clarifies 'wear a mask' advice in 'be careful' warning as flu cases soar

The Prime Minister has urged 'common sense' amid a rise in flu cases

Events

23 h. ago GP shares simple 'secret' to lower risk of catching flu this winter

The NHS fears that up to 8,000 hospital beds will be filled with flu patients this winter season.

Events

26 h. ago What is causing the surge in flu cases – and how to protect yourself

There is one factor likely to be behind the spike in people catching flu this year

Politics

44 h. ago GP shares simple 'secret' to reducing risk of catching colds and flu this winter

Colds, the flu, and other bugs appear to be rife at the moment, which has prompted Dr Sophie Newton to reveal a simple way of boosting your immune system during winter

Events

45 h. ago British public urged to wear face masks again in UKHSA's flu H3N2 strain update

People are being encouraged to consider wearing a face mask as NHS battles "unprecedented flu wave"

Politics

45 h. ago GP details simple method to reduce chances of catching colds and flu this winter

As the winter months roll in, so many of us contract a cold, the flu and other viruses, but Dr Sophie Newton says there is one easy way to give our immune systems a helping hand

Politics

67 h. ago Government responds to 'wear a mask' alert as 'nasty' strain of flu sweeps UK

An NHS leader said anyone with cold or flu symptoms 'must wear a mask' in public spaces

Politics

68 h. ago Everything you need to know about the 'super flu' sweeping the nation

What is the new flu strain, and what are the best ways of avoiding catching it?

Politics

69 h. ago Brits urged to consider wearing face masks after horror superflu outbreak hits UK

The boss of NHS Providers, Daniel Elkeles, says people should wear a face mask if they start getting the ‘sniffles’ or other fly symptoms - as the Government backs the move

Events

2 d. ago NHS boss tells public to 'wear a mask' amid urgent UK warning

Health chiefs have told people to wear a mask in public as a 'very nasty' strain of flu circulates

Events

2 d. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should face masks be mandatory in indoor public spaces during 'superflu' outbreak?

Britons should wear a face mask on public transport if they are coughing and sneezing but are still well enough to go to work, NHS Providers boss Daniel Elkeles said today.

Science

2 d. ago Wear a mask in public spaces to tackle ‘tidal wave’ of flu, NHS leader says

Children being at school and warm and wet conditions are ‘perfect’ for spreading flu, Daniel Elkeles said.

Politics

3 d. ago Superflu spreads across Europe: UK hospitals declare critical incidents and schools shut, cases surge in France and demand for face mask and medicine skyrockets in Spain

Daniel Elkeles, boss of NHS Providers, said Britons should start wearing a face mask on public transport and in offices if they are coughing and sneezing but are well enough to go to work.

Science

3 d. ago Wear a mask on the Tube if you're unwell: NHS chief warns Londoners as superflu 'tidal wave' sweeps capital

Daniel Elkeles, head of NHS Providers which represents hospitals, told of a ‘tidal wave’ of flu sweeping through the capital and other parts of Britain

Events

3 d. ago Dermot Gallagher delivers Rangers penalty escape verdict as expert makes clear distinction over Diomande sin

The Kilmarnock boss was sent off after Mohamed Diomande was involved in a controversial moment

Politics

6 d. ago Wear a face mask if unwell to help stem flu ‘tidal wave’, say health officials

This year’s flu season started earlier than usual and is yet to reach a peak

Politics