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UK monkeypox cases double to 20 - Sajid Javid

Health secretary says "most cases" have been mild and further doses of a vaccine have been ordered.

Covid infections down again to one in 50, says ONS

Infections have been falling since the end of March, after the Omicron variant pushed up cases.

Child hepatitis cases continue to rise in UK

Officials say they have seen 197 cases, and 11 of the young children have needed a liver transplant.

What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK.

Vulnerable adults set for autumn Covid booster jab

Government's vaccine advisers said winter remains the riskiest time for the virus.

Eating disorder hospital cases up 84% in five years in England

Psychiatrists say all nurses and doctors must be able to recognise the signs of people at risk.

Government failed health staff in pandemic - BMA

The doctors' union cites lack of PPE and says medics still suffer the health impacts of the pandemic.

Cold virus killed 100,000 children globally in 2019

Nearly half the deaths from respiratory syncytial virus were in babies aged under six months.

Monkeypox cases investigated in Europe, US, Canada and Australia

Cases of the rare disease are now confirmed in eight European countries, health authorities say.

Half of new nurses and midwives come from abroad

International recruitment hits record high with nurse leaders warning about sustainability of trend.

Primary Care Commissioning Committee - Tuesday 02 November 2021

on 02 December 2021.