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Tag Archives: UK Health Security Agency
Croydon among worst boroughs for measles vaccine uptake
The half-term break could not have come soon enough for some primary schools and health administrators in Croydon, where the vaccination rate for measles is lower than most of our neighbouring boroughs. Outbreaks of the measles virus among schoolchildren on … Continue reading
700 Londoners admitted to hospital as covid numbers soar
Doctors fear that New Year’s Eve parties and events could become super-spreader events, as the number of winter virus cases soars and the number of people testing positive for covid continues to rise in London. In the run-up to Christmas, … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Dr Mary Ramsay, NHS, NHS London, pandemic, UK Health Security Agency, UKHSA
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Health authorities issue Amber alert as temperatures soar
As the September heatwave stretches into its sixth day, with no break in the weather yet forecast, the NHS has been inundated with requests for health advice. With temperatures up to 33⁰C expected to continue this weekend, the UK Health … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged Dame Ruth May, heatwave, NHS, Ruth May, UK Health Security Agency
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Hosepipe ban ‘in weeks’ as second heat health warning issued
Five more days of 30-degrees-plus temperatures, and with no sign of rain any time soon has seen Thames Water follow other companies in issuing drought notifications The summer-long drought and another heatwave with temperatures over 30 degrees for several days … Continue reading
