55 h. 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

3 d. ago Health board's position 'deteriorates rapidly' as Welsh Government step in

The Welsh Government has escalated intervention at the Welsh health board

Politics

3 d. ago Should we wear masks this flu season? Here’s what the evidence says

NHS leaders are encouraging people with symptoms to wear masks in public, but do they actually work?

Politics

6 d. ago Wales braced for 'massive' increase in flu cases, First Minister warns

Two health boards are asking people to wear masks in hospitals with one saying they'll make masks compulsory if flu cases soar further

Events

8 d. 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

8 d. 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

8 d. 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

8 d. ago Welsh health board asks all visitors to wear face masks at its hospitals

Rising levels of flu and respiratory illness have prompted a Welsh health board to bring back mandatory masks.

Science

8 d. 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

8 d. ago Flu cases in NHS hospitals jump 55% in one week, figures show

The NHS is under strain as it tackles high flu cases, with some hospitals asking people to wear face masks.

Science

8 d. ago Compulsory face masks introduced as flu levels soar in UK as 'critical incidents' called

Some hospitals are telling staff and patients they must wear masks in some areas to try to stop rampant infections

Politics

9 d. 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

9 d. ago Now six hospitals declare 'critical incidents' as 'superflu' sparks NHS meltdown: Health chiefs order patients to wear masks

Bosses fear the 'calculated' disruption - at a time when hospital staffing rotas are 'very fragile' because of upcoming Christmas holidays and winter illness - will cause 'mayhem'.

Science

9 d. ago Professor identifies flu strain behind UK surge as NHS chief advises masks

An expert has identified the specific strain of A/H3N2 flu responsible for the current UK surge, with NHS leaders advising people to wear masks and practice good hygiene

Politics

9 d. ago Anger as health chiefs say sick should wear masks to beat 'superflu' outbreak sweeping across Britain

No 10 backed the call, but Kemi Badenoch warned such measures risked reigniting the 'trauma' of Covid and Nigel Farage declared it 'nonsense'.

Science

9 d. ago Dozens poisoned by Welsh pub's Sunday Lunch as health officials issue statement

The pub in question said that it would close for a 'deep clean' as the local health agency assured that people that the 'risk to to the public was low'

Politics

9 d. ago NHS staff in Greater Manchester told to wear face masks due to virus outbreaks

It comes as flu levels continue to rise across the region

Sport

1 week 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

1 week ago Kemi Badenoch urges 'common sense' after No 10 backs calls for people to wear face masks in public amid 'tidal wave' of superflu cases

Calls for the return of face masks caused a political row today after an NHS leader said Britons experiencing flu or cold symptoms should wear one in public places.

Politics

1 week 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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