Public Health

California Patient Contracted Coronavirus From No Known Origin, CDC Says

The person had not been abroad and had no known contact with an infected person. The agency said it may be the first "community spread" case in the US.
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Hundreds Of Brits Trapped In Chinese Province At Centre Of Coronavirus Outbreak

One British man in Wuhan complained that the UK Embassy in Beijing has been "conveniently closed for the weekend".
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Here’s What We Know So Far About The Coronavirus Outbreak

Suspected cases are being tested for in the UK. We explain the symptoms, where the virus has spread and what the experts say.
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At Least 3 Dead In China As Officials Say New Virus Can Spread With Human Contact

Hundreds of millions of people are expected to travel both domestically and abroad for Lunar New Year, prompting fears the coronavirus could spread quickly.
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There's Been A Norovirus Outbreak – Here's What You Need To Know

Alcohol hand gels do not kill norovirus, says Public Health England – it's all about soap and warm water.
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Here Are All The Places You Can Get The Flu Vaccine

The vaccine is available in Boots, Superdrug and other places on the high street this year.
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There's Been A Bird Flu Outbreak – What's The Risk To Humans?

Plus, how avian flu can spread and how many cases in humans there have been.
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Sixth Listeria Death Amid Hospital Sandwich And Salad Outbreak

The person fell ill while a patient at Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Your Flu Jab Could Be Delayed This Year – Here's What You Need To Know

Flu vaccinations tend to be offered by the NHS from September onwards.
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'Mad Cow Disease': Symptoms, Outbreaks And Everything You Need To Know

Scientists believe the disease can be passed to humans through the food chain.
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