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Axing Plan B will slow decline of Covid, but there is still ’cause for optimism’

Axing Plan B measures will slow the rate of decline of coronavirus cases, but there is “cautious optimism” the UK can continue to make good progress, a leading expert has said. Professor Mike Tildesley, from the University of Warwick and a member of ...

19 Jan 2022 at 18:25

Bird flu could have a ‘devastating impact’ on UK’s seabirds, RSPB warns

An outbreak of a virulent form of bird flu is having a “devastating impact” on the UK’s seabirds, the RSPB has said. The conservation charity spoke out amid concerns for the UK’s only roseate tern breeding colony, and separately, following the ...

01 Jul 2022 at 17:42

Bird flu closes the Farne Islands to visitors

One of England’s most important seabird colonies has closed to human visitors due to the spread of bird flu. The Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast – home to around 200,000 birds – have been affected by a deadly outbreak of avian ...

01 Jul 2022 at 14:00

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland to be lifted

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across Northern Ireland is to be lifted. A ban on poultry gatherings will also end on June 1. The biosecurity measures were introduced on November 17 2001 in response to an outbreak of avian influenza....

24 May 2022 at 10:45

Health chiefs believed pandemic was imminent in 1997

Health chiefs drew up a contingency plan for a flu pandemic in 1997, which included a widespread vaccination programme, the possible closure of schools and restricting international travel. The plans have been revealed in archived ...

29 Dec 2021 at 01:25

Flu levels continuing to rise in England with rates highest among children

Flu levels are continuing to rise in England, with some young children already needing intensive care. Rates are estimated to be highest among five to 14 year-olds, with 12.0% of laboratory samples from this age group testing ...

27 Oct 2022 at 18:50

Scotland

Scots over age of 50 to be offered winter vaccines

People in Scotland over the age of 50 and who have no underlying health conditions will start being called to book a winter vaccine from Monday. Those aged between 50 and 64 are being encouraged to get the jab to protect ...

23 Oct 2022 at 01:01

DHSC accepts restrictions caused ‘profound pain’, Covid Inquiry hears

The Department of Health has accepted pandemic restrictions caused “profound loneliness, pain and anguish” as it told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry it would not argue it got “everything right” in its response. Fiona Scolding ...

14 Jun 2023 at 13:11

Flu levels continue to rise in England

Flu levels are continuing to rise in England as health experts warned parents of two and three-year-olds to get them vaccinated. Rates are estimated to be highest among people aged 15 to 44, with 13.4% of laboratory ...

03 Nov 2022 at 18:34

Experts concerned about how far bird flu is spreading globally

Experts have expressed concern about how far across the world bird flu is spreading and say its spread should be closely monitored. Avian influenza has been detected as far away as South America and the virus has ...

10 Feb 2023 at 18:09

Northern Ireland

Covid testing to end for health staff and visitors with no symptoms

Covid-19 testing for most symptomless staff and visitors in health settings will end in Northern Ireland from Monday. The move comes as the region’s chief medical officer said the number of Covid cases is likely ...

30 Sept 2022 at 22:33

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HSE urges people in Laois to get winter vaccines ahead of Christmas

The HSE is urging all those eligible to get their winter vaccines ahead of Christmas to protect themselves, and their family and friends from the worst impacts of flu and COVID-19. According to the HSE, we are ...

16 Dec 2024 at 14:33

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