Public healthfromwww.bbc.com3 weeks agoUK cases of mosquito-borne virus more than doubleChikungunya cases in the UK have more than doubled in the first half of this year compared to last year, primarily linked to travel.
Public healthfromwww.newsshopper.co.uk1 month agoHeat health alert for London upgraded to amber as risk to life increasesThe UKHSA raised the alert level due to serious health risks from high temperatures affecting vulnerable groups and health services.
LondonfromTime Out London2 months agoAnother heatwave will hit London this weekend - with temperatures soaring to 35CLondon is experiencing an amber heat alert due to record-high temperatures expected this weekend.
Public healthfromwww.bbc.com2 months agoHow do heat health alerts work?The weather alert system in England helps prevent health risks from extreme temperatures.
London foodfromwww.newsshopper.co.uk2 months agoHeat health warning issued with possible 'rise in deaths' across LondonLondon is under a yellow heat health warning as temperatures may rise to 29 degrees Celsius this week.
UK newsfromwww.newsshopper.co.uk2 months agoOver 65s issued weather warning and urged to stay indoors over next two daysHeat warning issued for UK due to expected 30C temperatures, especially affecting vulnerable populations.
London foodfromwww.standard.co.uk2 months agoHeat-health alert and thunderstorms warnings issued for London as temperatures to soarHeat-health alert issued in London as temperatures forecast to reach 30C, highlighting risks for vulnerable populations.
UK newsfromwww.bbc.com3 months agoWest Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first timeWest Nile virus fragments found in UK mosquitoes for the first time, indicating potential health implications.