UKHSA

COVID-19

Winter COVID: 1 in 24 people currently affected in England and Scotland

— COVID-19 is experiencing a surge this winter in both England and Scotland. Prevalence is widespread, impacting all age groups, and increasing uncertainty in estimates across English regions, particularly in London and the South East.

Health & Safety

The Government and the contaminated chicken: When safety takes a back seat

— A troubling series of events surrounding contaminated chicken, the lapse in food safety regulation, the Government’s lack of timely action and poor communication, and the continuing public health threat that is far from over.

COVID-19

What you need to know about EG.5.1, the new COVID variant in the UK

— A new COVID variant called EG.5.1 is spreading fast in the UK. It is related to the Omicron variant and may cause more infections and hospitalisations. Experts say we should keep following the safety measures and get vaccinated or boosted.

COVID-19

COVID cases rising, UK in the dark about virus future

— The UK is facing a growing problem with COVID-19, as cases continue to rise and many surveillance studies tracking infection levels have ended. This is leaving the country in the dark about how COVID may play out in the months ahead, as experts say a new wave of the virus is under way.

COMMENT

Government could be forced to come clean over VIP Test and Trace contracts.

— It looks likely the Government will be forced to come clean over companies handed VIP Test and Trace contracts.

Health

Salmonella cases linked to Kinder products.

— An ongoing outbreak of Salmonella linked to Kinder products produced by the company Ferrero results in 67 cases of which a majority are in small children.