Virus

Saturday, December 13, 2025 h3n2 flu uk health nhs vaccination winter virus outbreak hospitalizations

Health experts are sounding the alarm as the UK experiences a sharp rise in flu cases this winter, primarily caused by the H3N2 strain. This strain is known for causing more severe illness, and its evolution from previous … Read More

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 kstrain influenza h3n2 flu ukhealth mutation symptoms outbreak virus immunity

Britain is currently grappling with an outbreak of the ‘K strain’ influenza, a new variant of flu that has rapidly spread across the country in recent weeks. Identified as the “subclade K” variant of Influenza A … Read More

Saturday, November 29, 2025 nhs norovirus gii17 healthcare infection virus hospitals ukhsa gastroenteritis publichealth

The NHS has issued a clear warning to the public: anyone experiencing two symptoms of norovirus should avoid visiting hospitals. This plea comes as cases of this highly contagious winter bug surge across the UK. Recent data … Read More

Monday, November 24, 2025 turkey avianflu poultry shortage christmas farming virus supply uk hospitality

Christmas dinner plans across the UK are under threat due to a significant shortage of turkeys caused by a new “super strain” of avian flu ravaging poultry farms. Since early October, over 30 cases of this highly … Read More

Sunday, November 16, 2025 flu h3n2 vaccination health uk winter virus infection immunity outbreak

Health experts are sounding the alarm about a new subtype of the flu virus, warning that it could trigger a severe outbreak this winter. The H3N2 strain, known for its potential severity, has caused flu cases to appear … Read More