35 h. ago Major deadly virus outbreak in several countries as urgent spread warning issued

The World Health Organization has warned that the crisis is 'very high risk' and could spread further without urgent action, but has yet to issue travel restrictions

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6 d. ago Vets issue urgent warning to pet owners after outbreak of 'deadly' virus in Wales

Experts said the 'highly contagious virus' can be fatal if left untreated

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2 w. ago New Covid wave warning as cases in hospital patients soar by 31% in a fortnight

Top virologist warns that rise in cases ‘reinforces that the virus is still circulating and capable of spreading’

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2 w. ago Deadly tropical virus could reach London due to rising temperatures, scientists warn

Dengue fever, which is spread by the Asian tiger mosquito, has been moving steadily northward in Europe

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2 w. ago Experts send stark warning as 'zombie squirrels' invade back gardens and spread virus

Home owners were left baffled as strange disfigured squirrels entered their back gardens covered in oozing sores and tumours, with an expert revealing they're carrying a virus

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2 w. ago Warning signs to look out for as 'sloth virus' hits people in UK

Health officials have issued an urgent alert after 'sloth fever' - a tropical disease that can be fatal - was detected in Brits returning from one foreign country

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2 w. ago Health bosses issue warning as deadly Oropouche virus with 'severe consequences' found in UK for first time

The UKHSA has reported three cases of Oropouche virus in travellers returning to the UK

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2 w. ago Alert issued by health chiefs after oropouche virus is detected in three Britons, these are the warning signs of 'sloth fever'

UK health chiefs have issued an urgent warning after three people were diagnosed with 'sloth fever' in Britain.

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2 w. ago RVHD2 virus UK outbreak warning as pet owners told 'protect your animals'

Hot weather could see the strain hit UK shores, putting millions of domestic and wild rabbits at risk

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2 w. ago Chikungunya virus symptoms and is there a vaccine after mosquito bite warning over rise in cases

Travellers are being urged to be vigilant 🦟

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2 w. ago Urgent warning as cases of mosquito virus causing 'sudden fever' rise in UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also detected the first cases of the emerging disease oropouche virus in the UK, all of which were linked to travel from Brazil

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2 w. ago Deadly chikungunya virus warning for Brit tourists as health experts 'worried' over surge in cases

The UKHSA has warned of record chikungunya cases in Brits returning from abroad. Find out where outbreaks are, how to protect yourself, and what vaccines are available.

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2 w. ago Six Oropouche symptoms easily mistaken for flu after deadly virus first found in UK

UKHSA confirms first UK cases of Oropouche virus in travellers from Brazil. With flu-like symptoms, experts warn holidaymakers to know the signs and take precautions

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3 w. ago Urgent 'avoid these places' warning issued as 'new Chinese pandemic' virus spreads

The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning on a virus sweeping across China urging residents to be wary as the country braces for a potential pandemic

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3 w. ago Brits issued urgent vaccine warning as cases of virus taking over China confirmed in UK

Foshan city in China is bearing the brunt of this mosquito-borne virus, which triggers fever and severe joint pain that can linger for years after infection, as Brits have also been warned

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3 w. ago UKHSA warning as France, Italy and others report Chikungunya virus cases

Holiday hotspots like France, Italy and Cuba have all reported locally acquired cases of the mosquito-borne illness

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4 w. ago Pandemic restrictions are back as entire city locked down and travel warnings issued

Tourists are warned to stay away as a mysterious virus outbreak has left many parts of a city in complete lockdown, with Covid-like restrictions being brought back

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4 w. ago NHS issues vaccination warning for pregnant women over dangerous virus currently surging in Australia

The health service has warned that cases of RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality, are steadily rising in some parts of England

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4 w. ago NHS warns serious virus 'rampant in Australia' is coming to UK as cases surge

The NHS has warned that people should be on the lookout for a serious virus with the most vulnerable getting vaccinations

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4 w. ago Urgent warning over virus dangerous to newborns as cases surge abroad

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of death among babies

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