Covid infection rates are continuing to drop in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics. The most recent data suggests that 1 in 60 people in England would test positive for the virus in the week ending May 21st. This equates to around 1 million active cases, which is a similar rate to […]
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued new guidelines to try and stem the spread of monkeypox. The UKHSA is advising anyone who is at high risk of having contracted monkeypox to isolate for 21 days. This applies to anyone who has been in direct contact with a confirmed case. Contacts have also been […]
Health officials in the UK have confirmed more cases of hepatitis in children. Investigations have uncovered a further 34 cases of the disease, which affects the liver, since April 25th. The new confirmed cases take the total number to 145 since January. The total covers cases in England (108), Scotland (17), Wales (11) and Northern […]