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National & Local

Number of confirmed meningitis cases linked to fatal Kent outbreak drops to 20

The number of confirmed meningitis cases from a Kent outbreak has decreased from 23 to 20, according to the UK Health Security Agency.

Mar 22 β€’ 12:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis major UKHSA update as cases DECLINE week after Kent outbreak

Meningitis cases in the UK have declined following a recent outbreak in Kent, according to the UK Health and Security Agency's latest update.

Mar 22 β€’ 09:38 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Meningitis outbreak: Total cases in Kent falls

The number of confirmed and suspected meningitis cases in Kent has decreased to 29, following a previous count of 34 cases, which included two fatalities.

Mar 22 β€’ 09:07 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis update as UKHSA confirms five new cases in horror outbreak

The UK Health and Security Agency reports a rise in meningitis cases in Kent, increasing from 29 to 34 amid a continuing outbreak.

Mar 21 β€’ 09:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis outbreak RECAP as 'fast spreading' virus reported at Kent University

A meningitis outbreak at Kent University has led to a tragic death and a surge in vaccine demand, with public health warnings issued due to rising cases.

Mar 20 β€’ 11:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis outbreak in Kent may be more infectious strain, UKHSA experts warn

Experts warn that a meningitis B outbreak in Kent could be linked to a more transmissible strain, with 27 confirmed cases and two deaths reported.

Mar 19 β€’ 18:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Doctor outlines key early warning signs of meningitis which aren't a rash

A doctor warns of additional early warning signs of meningitis as cases rise in Kent, following two reported deaths linked to the outbreak.

Mar 19 β€’ 10:50 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Number of meningitis cases linked to Kent outbreak rises to 27

The number of meningitis cases associated with an outbreak in Kent has increased to 27, prompting health officials to take action and raise awareness.

Mar 19 β€’ 09:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis outbreak update as 7 more cases of deadly infection confirmed by UKHSA

The number of confirmed meningitis cases linked to an outbreak in Kent has risen to 27, according to the UK Health Security Agency.

Mar 19 β€’ 09:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis alert at London campus as student hospitalised with disease

A UK university is on alert following a student's hospitalization with meningitis, as the UK Health Security Agency investigates the potential outbreak.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:23 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Ben Shephard says it's a 'real concern' as he shares meningitis fears for student son

Ben Shephard expresses concerns about meningitis following a rise in cases in Kent where health officials are investigating 20 cases, with several confirmed as meningitis B.

Mar 18 β€’ 11:04 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Number of meningitis cases investigated in Kent rises to 20

The number of meningitis cases being investigated in Kent has increased to 20, according to the UK Health Security Agency.

Mar 18 β€’ 07:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Protect yourself from meningitis with five steps as Kent outbreak ongoing

The Kent outbreak of meningitis has resulted in 15 reported cases, highlighted by the deaths of two young individuals, prompting health officials to urge public awareness and prompt action in case of symptoms.

Mar 17 β€’ 14:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

How to find out if your child has had the meningitis vaccine

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has led to two fatalities, prompting parental awareness about checking children's vaccination status.

Mar 17 β€’ 14:08 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis outbreak update as 15 cases of deadly infection confirmed

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in 15 confirmed cases, including two fatalities, prompting a response from the UK Health Security Agency.

Mar 17 β€’ 12:12 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Juliette, 18, died in outbreak: 'A true friend'

Eighteen-year-old Juliette has died due to a meningococcal meningitis outbreak in England, leaving her family devastated.

Mar 17 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA update on meningitis outbreak spreading outside of Kent

An outbreak of meningitis in Kent has resulted in the deaths of two young adults and numerous hospitalizations, sparking concerns about its potential spread beyond the region.

Mar 17 β€’ 11:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Dads in England urged 'look in red book' in new UKHSA health alert

The UK Health Security Agency has urged fathers in England to check their children's vaccination records in their 'red book' to ensure they are up to date with essential vaccines.

Mar 16 β€’ 09:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA statement after two die, 11 ill, in meningitis outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency is actively tracking a meningitis outbreak at a university that has resulted in two fatalities and 11 illnesses, urging close contacts to seek medical assistance promptly.

Mar 16 β€’ 06:43 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Friend of University of Kent meningitis outbreak victims shares horror symptoms

A friend of two affected students from the meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has detailed their alarming symptoms as health officials respond to the situation.

Mar 16 β€’ 04:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA issues Legionnaires' disease warning for people living in England

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning about the risks of Legionnaires' disease in England, highlighting that certain groups are at increased risk.

Mar 13 β€’ 13:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA 'don't use these 4 wipes' alert as six deaths linked to bacteria outbreak

The UKHSA has warned the public against using four specific brands of wet wipes linked to a deadly bacterium following six deaths and numerous illnesses in the UK.

Mar 12 β€’ 13:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Legionnaires' disease symptoms explained as cases spike in UK city

There has been an unusual rise in cases of Legionnaires' disease in London, prompting a health investigation into potential causes.

Mar 10 β€’ 11:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Health agency investigating London Legionnaires' disease cluster

The UK health agency is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in London, with the overall public health risk assessed as low.

Mar 8 β€’ 15:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA warns 'infections remain high' as it issues new 48-hour rule alert

The UK Health Security Agency warns that norovirus infections remain high, particularly among the elderly, and advises symptomatic individuals to adhere to a 48-hour rule for staying home.

Mar 6 β€’ 12:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

'Keep your child protected' alert as nasty illness 'spreads fast'

The UKHSA warns parents about the rapid spread of measles, urging them to ensure their children are vaccinated.

Mar 6 β€’ 09:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Free NHS test for 'silent' virus that can become life-threatening

Health authorities in the UK are promoting a free home testing kit for hepatitis C, a virus that often goes undetected until serious liver damage occurs.

Feb 28 β€’ 18:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA issues alert over potentially deadly 'invisible danger' in UK homes

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning about the dangers of carbon monoxide in homes as temperatures decrease, advising residents to take precautions against this undetectable gas.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Virus that 'remains dormant' and can 'reactivate' later alerted to by UKHSA

The UK Health Security Agency has warned about the dormant chickenpox virus that can reactivate later in life as shingles, especially in older adults.

Feb 27 β€’ 02:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA says 'it doesn't work' as grim virus spreads

UK health officials warn that hand sanitizers are ineffective against norovirus, advising people to wash hands thoroughly to combat the spread of the illness.

Feb 25 β€’ 08:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA issues alert to four groups as 1,630 people in England die in just six days

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold-weather alert for vulnerable groups after a significant rise in deaths linked to cold weather in England.

Feb 19 β€’ 10:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Latest symptoms as virus that can make you ill for a week spreading

Health officials in the UK have renewed alerts as cases of norovirus remain high, despite a recent leveling off of activity.

Feb 19 β€’ 10:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Exactly what a 72-hour 'Cold-Health Alert' is as UKHSA issues England update

The UK Health Security Agency has issued Cold-Health Alerts for several regions in England due to expected adverse weather conditions over the next 72 hours.

Feb 17 β€’ 22:03 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Cold health alert issued with snow forecast for parts of UK

A cold health alert has been issued for parts of the UK, coinciding with a forecast for snow and warnings for vulnerable populations.

Feb 17 β€’ 00:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA confirms 96 new cases of grim Victorian disease

The UK Health Security Agency has reported 96 new cases of measles in England, raising public health concerns due to the disease's highly infectious nature.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA issues 'nasty bacteria' half-term alert

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an alert regarding the risks of Salmonella and E. coli for families visiting farms during the half-term break.

Feb 13 β€’ 10:57 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA tells these people 'consider wearing a face mask' to avoid illness

Health experts recommend that vulnerable individuals consider wearing face masks to protect against respiratory illnesses as COVID-19 cases rise.

Feb 13 β€’ 10:50 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Cold weather health alert issued - as Met Office warns of snow and ice

The UK has issued a four-day cold weather health alert due to warnings of snow and ice from the Met Office, affecting central and northern regions.

Feb 13 β€’ 05:33 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA warning as parents told to know this sound

The UK Health Security Agency has warned parents to recognize the sound of whooping cough as a potentially deadly illness.

Feb 12 β€’ 11:16 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA nine-word rule for sickness causing toilet 'accidents' and vomiting

The UK Health Security Agency has introduced a nine-word rule to help the public remember how to address symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting.

Feb 11 β€’ 02:43 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA alert to spot signs of infection amid current outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning about an outbreak of Burkholderia stabilis infections, confirming 59 cases and advising the public to remain vigilant for symptoms.

Feb 6 β€’ 11:21 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA warning to stop using these wipes after fatal outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning to avoid certain alcohol-free wipes linked to a deadly outbreak, with 59 confirmed cases of Burkholderia infection.

Feb 5 β€’ 17:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Everything you need to know about cereulide poisoning in babies who drank toxic formula

An investigation is underway by the UK Health Security Agency regarding cereulide poisoning in 36 babies who experienced symptoms after consuming contaminated baby formula.

Feb 5 β€’ 13:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
Crime & Justice

36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms linked to recent baby formula recalls, UKHSA says

The UK Health Security Agency is investigating 36 reports of children falling ill after consuming recently recalled baby formula batches from Nestle due to a heat-resistant toxin.

Feb 5 β€’ 09:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

UKHSA urges Brit to isolate after 'disaster' Β£6k TUI holiday with 'disgusting' food at 5* hotel

A British tourist contracted salmonella during a Β£6,000 TUI holiday in Jamaica and has been advised by UKHSA to isolate.

Feb 4 β€’ 16:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

'Don't leave home' alert issued by UK health officials to anyone with six symptoms

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a 'stay at home' alert advising individuals with six specific symptoms to remain indoors until they have been symptom-free for 48 hours.

Feb 3 β€’ 09:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
World

Holidaymakers told to drink bottled water after six Brits die

The UK Health Security Agency has launched an investigation into the deaths of six British tourists in Cape Verde due to severe stomach-related illnesses.

Feb 3 β€’ 08:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Latest norovirus symptoms as cases surge across England

Cases of norovirus have surged by 47% in early 2026 across England, prompting health authorities to advise those with symptoms to stay at home and practice good hygiene.

Jan 16 β€’ 09:09 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA issues advice against β€˜evolving’ bacteria with nearly 400 cases a week

People in the UK are advised to take precautionary measures against rapidly evolving bacteria, which are causing nearly 400 new cases each week.

Jan 13 β€’ 11:34 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA says 'wear face mask' as viruses spread

UK health officials recommend wearing face masks to protect against flu, Covid-19, and norovirus as winter illnesses lead to increased hospitalizations.

Jan 9 β€’ 22:06 UTC

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