19 h. ago Met Office 'risk to life' warning as 40cm snow to blanket UK with blizzards

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow and ice, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warning of a possible increase in deaths after issuing more severe warnings across England

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64 h. ago 'Rise in deaths' predicted as whole of England under amber health alert in

UKHSA officials warn the 'very cold' weather could have 'serious impacts' on health

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65 h. ago New Year snowstorm to hit UK with 'deaths likely' amber warning issued and travel chaos

The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has upgraded its amber weather warning to cover the whole of England as the New Year is expected to bring snow and colder temperatures

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4 d. ago Amber cold warnings issued as Brits alerted to 'rise in deaths' over New Year

Two amber alerts for cold were issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with affected services warned of a "rise in deaths" amid expected chilly weather

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5 d. ago ‘Rise in deaths’ predicted as amber cold health alerts issued in northern England

UKHSA warns vulnerable and elderly people may be at risk with temperatures to drop severely overnightAmber cold health alerts have been issued for northern England, with low temperatures predicted to cause a “rise in deaths” among vulnerable and elderly people.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued two amber warnings for north-east and north-west England, which will be in place between 8pm on Sunday until midday on Monday 5 January. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Two symptoms when eating may signal Covid rather than flu or RSV, warns UKHSA

The UK Health Security Agency has warned Britons to be aware of high levels of seasonal bugs, and has outlined the key symptoms to look out for - including one distinctive sign when eating

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7 d. ago Symptom when you eat that suggests Covid rather than flu or RSV

This specific symptom is usually the giveaway sign that you have Covid rather than something else

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9 d. ago UKHSA warning as virus 'spreads easily' and it's not flu or Covid

Symptoms are extremely unpleasant

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2 w. ago UKHSA symptoms warning as people across country told to 'stay home'

People are coming down with some nasty symptoms

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3 w. ago Last chance to be vaccinated against flu in time for Christmas, UKHSA warns Britons

The number of people in hospital in England with flu is at a record high for this time of year

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3 w. ago UKHSA warns 'try to stay at home' if you have specific symptoms

Hospital admissions for these illnesses have also increased

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3 w. ago New 'hybrid' mpox strain detected in England as health officials issue alert

The UKHSA warned the discovery of the new strain is 'not unexpected'

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4 w. ago Urgent UKHSA warning amid 'sharp rise' in flu cases with 'no peak in sight'

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an alert as flu cases and hospitalisations spike, with the NHS warning of an "unprecedented flu wave" this winter

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4 w. ago Health officials issue 'time is running out' warning as UK heads for Christmas flu peak

The NHS is bracing for an 'unprecedented flu wave' - and the UKHSA warns it could hit in the festive period

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