Water firm criticised over scary Devon parasite outbreak
One man describes the condition as “probably the worst ailment” he has had in his adult life. Source link
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Measles: South Wales outbreak declared amid two new cases
Four children in south-east Wales have the virus and are being treated, authorities say. Source link
Measles outbreak: Your questions answered
Cases are rising across England, with health officials encouraging people to get vaccinated. Source link
New Covid variant BA.2.86 behind Norfolk care home outbreak
Health officials say it is too early to know whether BA.2.86 is more serious than previous strains. Source link
Telangana sees rise in conjunctivitis cases; students face brunt of outbreak
A sudden surge in conjunctivitis cases has struck Telangana | Photo Credit: The Hindu A sudden surge in conjunctivitis cases has struck Telangana, leaving educational institutions grappling with alarming outbreaks. The outbreak first emerged in Telangana in July and has continued to escalate over the past month. The L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad … Read more
Seven children hit by measles outbreak at Stoke-on-Trent school
None of the children had received the MMR vaccination, the UK Health Security Agency says. Source link
London measles warning: Outbreak could hit tens of thousands
The rest of the UK is considered to be at low risk of the virus taking off. Source link
Europa-2 first foreign cruise liner to call at Kochi after pandemic outbreak
Europa 2, the first international cruise vessel to arrive in Kochi after a two-year pandemic-induced break, brought in guests mainly from Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Austria. A total of 20 cruise vessels are expected to call at Kochi till May 2023. | Photo Credit: H VIBHU Europa-2, with 257 tourists, most of them from Germany, … Read more
Bird flu: What is it and what’s behind the outbreak?
Why is bird flu so bad this year and why are scientists so concerned? Source link
Ashford bacteria outbreak: Primary school pupil dies with infection
Ruth Hutchinson, director of public health at Surrey County Council, said: “We are deeply saddened by the death of a pupil at Ashford Church of England School and we offer our sincere condolences to their family, friends and the whole school community, who are in our thoughts.” Source link