3 d. ago UK health officials urge Brits to wear face mask in H3N2 flu virus update

The UK Health Security Agency is urging people to take extra steps to help avoid the flu, including wearing a mask, getting vaccinated, and isolating wherever possible

Science

2 w. ago GP says 'wash hands, space out, and wear a mask' to avoid spreading flu

A new strain of flu is sweeping across the UK, putting pressure on the NHS

Politics

2 w. ago NHS warns of flu 'tidal wave' as hospital chief predicts January 'carnage'

Flu hospitalisations have surged 55% as NHS hospitals prepare for what one boss calls a "perfect storm" - but some experts question if the outbreak is as severe as claimed.

Events

2 w. ago NHS free flu jab criteria as health bosses warn of 'tidal wave'

Vaccines are frequently offered at GP surgeries, select pharmacies, maternity clinics, and care homes

Events

3 w. ago Super flu: Where are the hotspots in London as 'tidal wave' of virus rips through the capital

Health chiefs are urging Londoners to get the flu vaccine amid fears of a virus surge ahead of Christmas

Science

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

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3 w. ago NHS facing 'worst case scenario' as 'superflu' drives surge in hospitalisations

NHS bosses warn an 'unprecedented wave of super flu' is pushing the health service to the limit

Science

3 w. ago UK hit by 'tidal wave' of flu as 'worst case scenario' warning issued

The NHS has been battling a severe flu outbreak in the UK, with the mutated H3N2 strain circulating - and health bosses have warned of a 'tidal wave' of illness

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3 w. 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

3 w. 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

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3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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 w. 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 w. ago NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning after London hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

The health service said it is 'bracing for an unprecedented flu wave this winter' with thrice as many Londoners being hospitalised in comparison to last year.

Events

3 w. ago Pharmacist explains NHS vitamin advice as flu cases in UK escalate

With the NHS forecasting an 'unprecedent wave' of infections, a pharmacist has shared the health service's important vitamin advice which could boost your immune system

Politics

3 w. ago Brits say ‘worst lurgy ever just won’t shift’ as nation hit by wave of illness in 2025

Health officials warned the NHS is bracing itself for an “unprecedent wave” of infections

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4 w. 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

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