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It’s been more than five years since a cluster of people in Wuhan, China, fell sick with an unknown virus that would upend daily life across the world.
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Snow and plunging temperatures in UK prompt amber health alert, heightened risk for elderly
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has escalated its weather warning to an amber Cold-Health Alert for all regions of England, in place until midday on January 8. This follows incoming forecasts of snow and icy conditions which are anticipated to heighten NHS burdens and pose risks to the elderly and frail as well as potentially disrupt transport and energy sectors in Britain.
The symptom when you eat that means it could be Covid rather than flu
Brits are being warned that a particular symptom experienced while eating could be indicative of Covid-19, distinguishing it from other common winter illnesses. Amid a rise in viral infections, the UK government has updated its guidance on how to tell the difference between the various viruses circulating this season.
'The worst smell I've ever experienced on a live animal': Couple left 'sweet' dog with tumour for a year
A couple who left their 'sweet' dog for a year with a large infected tumour have both been banned from keeping animals for five years.
Tesco beef and cabbage 'do not eat' warnings - plus other recalls for cheese
Customers are being urged to check their kitchen cupboards, fridges and freezers after a number of food products were recalled from various supermarkets this December.
'Do not eat' warning issued over cheese products days before Christmas
An urgent recall on certain foods has impacted a number of cheeses immediately ahead of Christmas. A number of cheeses Wicklow Farmhouse's range, including cheeses such as cheddar and brie, have had a recall issued by the Food Standard Agency (FSA).
Tesco 'do not eat' warning on cooked meat - plus other food recalls for cheese
Customers are being urged to check their kitchen cupboards, fridges and freezers after a number of food products were recalled from various supermarkets.
Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons issue warnings as festive products recalled
Several major supermarkets including Tesco and Aldi have issued product recall warnings ahead of Christmas.