Consider homeworking to combat ‘Kraken’ variant, EU countries told
The XBB.1.5 strain – taking off in the UK, US and other nations – poses a ‘low’ risk for the general population of Europe
The XBB.1.5 strain – taking off in the UK, US and other nations – poses a ‘low’ risk for the general population of Europe
The highly contagious infection can cause severe illness in people already being treated for multiple serious or chronic health conditions
Bupa, Aviva and Vitality, three of the largest UK health insurers, collectively added 480,000 new customers since the beginning of 2022
Bupa, Aviva and Vitality, three of the largest UK health insurers, collectively added 480,000 new customers since the beginning of 2022
Scientists suggest sudden increase in 'super colds' forcing people out of work is linked to pandemic lockdowns and loss in immunity
Despite facing a funding shortfall, Sir Professor Peter Horby is hard at work devising a defence blueprint for the next outbreak
Exclusive: Former PM promised government would help fund establishment of leading pandemic institute, but money yet to be provided
Exclusive: 16,082 reports of sexual harassment have been made against doctors and nurses, patients, and ancillary staff since 2017
A long-running salmonella outbreak has infected 196 people across Europe. Officials believe ready-to-eat chicken could be responsible
Research identifies early viral ancestors that were in circulation months before Omicron detection
Warning comes as analysis predicts millions of deaths among China's unvaccinated population if the zero Covid approach is lifted now
As China’s Covid picture darkens, the need to vaccinate the nation’s elderly is intensifying – but there are many challenges ahead
Exclusive: Department's opaque spending on refugees and asylum seekers to be reviewed by parliamentary inquiry