Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Gloucestershire Following Canada Goose Death Thursday, December 18, 2025 birdflu gloucestershire h5n1 avianinfluenza tewkesbury canadagoose wildlife diseaseoutbreak publichealth defra An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in Gloucestershire after a Canada goose in Tewkesbury died due to the H5N1 strain of avian influenza. Tewkesbury Borough Council announced the discovery of the virus on their … Read More
King Charles Shares Cancer Recovery Update in National Broadcast Friday, December 12, 2025 kingcharles cancer recovery healthupdate cancerscreening standuptocancer royalfamily cancerawareness charity publichealth King Charles has recorded a heartfelt video message supporting the Stand Up To Cancer campaign, offering an update on his recovery and emphasizing the critical importance of cancer screening for early diagnosis. This … Read More
Gloucestershire Hospitals Introduce Face Mask Requirement to Combat Rising Respiratory Infections Thursday, December 11, 2025 gloucestershire hospitals facemasks respiratoryillness flu nhs infectioncontrol publichealth healthcare pandemic In response to a significant surge in flu cases and other respiratory illnesses nationwide, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has mandated the wearing of surgical face masks in crucial assessment areas at … Read More
Gloucestershire Life Expectancy Map Highlights Regional Disparities for Newborns Thursday, December 11, 2025 gloucestershire lifeexpectancy healthdisparities ons demographics cotswold tewkesbury gloucester ukstatistics publichealth Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal significant variations in life expectancy across Gloucestershire, underscoring notable disparities between different districts. For babies born between 2022 … Read More
New Virus Strain Detected in England: UKHSA Warns of Potentially Severe Mpox Infections Monday, December 8, 2025 mpox virus ukhsa variant vaccination infection genomics publichealth disease travel Health officials in England have identified a new recombinant strain of the mpox virus, raising concerns over potential severe infections. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced that genomic sequencing of a recent … Read More
Low-Alcohol Drink Labels Need Improvement to Support Pregnant Women Monday, December 1, 2025 pregnancy alcohol lowalcohol alcoholfree labeling health publichealth misinformation breastfeeding research As low-alcohol beverages grow in popularity, particularly among pregnant women, experts warn that clearer labelling is essential to distinguish them from alcohol-free alternatives. A recent University of Plymouth survey … Read More