4 h. ago New York confirms first case of chikungunya virus. What is it and what are the symptoms?

Chikungunya is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and mostly causes mild symptoms

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1 week ago Seven Covid symptom 'musts' you need to follow including 'don't go to work'

The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) has reissued advice on what to do if you have Covid symptoms as cases of the virus have doubled in the last four weeks

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1 week ago Covid Stratus symptoms warning as sign of infection includes subtle change in your throat

A new strain of Covid has been circulating in the UK this autumn, with genetic changes and mutations meaning the virus comes with some new symptoms that might go unnoticed

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1 week ago New Covid study shows millions of people are still living with symptom

New research has suggested that many people who have had COVID-19 are likely to still be living with a long-term symptom of the virus.

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1 week ago Tragedy as little girl dies 'after A and E staff dismiss symptoms as a virus'

'We remain devastated by Penny's death and are left wondering if more could have been done that night to help her'

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2 w. ago NHS shares full list of latest Covid symptoms and what to do if you get the virus

The NHS has shared the most common Covid symptoms to look out for and what to do if you come down with the virus

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2 w. ago Health authorities sound the alarm as 35 deaths linked to new Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organisation says 57 cases have been reported since the outbreak was declared on September 4

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2 w. ago What is chikungunya virus? French holiday hotspot hit with over 100 cases amid warning to tourists

UK health authorities have urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites when travelling

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