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Official feed of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) providing regular news updates on the work of the organisation.
πŸ“„πŸ‘€ Our infographic shows the number of hospitalisations and positive tests compared to last week for each virus. If you want even more detail, read the full report:
πŸ”— www.gov.uk/government/s...
February 12, 2026 at 5:58 PM
🟣 COVID-19 activity showed mixed trends and continues to circulate at baseline levels
πŸ”΅ RSV activity decreased and is circulating at low levels
February 12, 2026 at 5:58 PM
πŸ†• #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟒 Flu activity decreased and is circulating at low levels
February 12, 2026 at 5:58 PM
We've seen an increase in cases of mpox over recent months, but levels remain much lower than during the 2022 outbreak.

For those who are eligible, the mpox vaccine is available routinely along with other vaccines such as 4CMenB for gonorrhoea , HepA, HepB and HPV.

February 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
πŸ†• Norovirus data: activity remains high but has stabilised in recent weeks
πŸ”— Full report: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-norovirus-and-rotavirus-surveillance-reports-2025-to-2026-season
February 12, 2026 at 11:22 AM
The Food Standards Agency (@foodgov.bsky.social) is reminding people to take care when handling raw pet food, following a survey that found some products can contain harmful bacteria that could make pets and their owners ill.

Read the story here: https://bit.ly/3Zo4BAl
February 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Andi Biotic (Team UKHSA) and Bryn Biotig (Team Public Health Wales) are tackling antimicrobial resistance together at the Antibiotix Nations.

πŸŸοΈπŸ™ŒHere's what the fans are chanting on the stands:
πŸ’ŠπŸŽ΅ Don’t take them for colds or flu
πŸ’ŠπŸŽ΅ Don’t save them for later
πŸ’ŠπŸŽ΅Take as directed

#SixNations
February 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
MRSA = Methicillin‑resistant Staphylococcus aureus. πŸ“–πŸ”‘

Staphylococcus (staph) are the bacteria behind common infections like impetigo, conjunctivitis and boils.

One strain has evolved into MRSA, a well known example of the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

#AMR
February 6, 2026 at 2:28 PM
⚠️ Burkholderia found in certain wipes.

Burkholderia are bacteria that rarely cause harm in healthy people but sometimes cause serious infections, particularly for those with certain medical conditions or managing IV lines at home:

https://bit.ly/3Hhq4W4

February 6, 2026 at 11:09 AM
πŸ”’πŸ” Our infographic shows the number of hospitalisations and positive tests compared to last week for each virus. If you want even more detail, read the full report:
www.gov.uk/government/s...
February 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
🟣 COVID-19 activity showed mixed trends and continues to circulate at baseline levels
πŸ”΅ RSV activity decreased and is circulating at low levels
February 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
πŸ†• #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟒 Flu activity decreased and is circulating at low levels
February 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
πŸ“°πŸ†• Our latest data shows cases of Shigella and Salmonella linked to travel to Cape Verde, a popular winter sun destination. As many UK residents prepare for half-term holidays, we share advice on how to avoid gastrointestinal infections.
February 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
πŸ†• Norovirus data: norovirus activity has remained high in recent weeks, particularly in adults aged 65 years and over.
πŸ”— Read the full report here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-norovirus-and-rotavirus-surveillance-reports-2025-to-2026-season
February 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM
πŸ”— Read the health protection report here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
HPR volume 19 issue 11: news (4 December 2025)
www.gov.uk
February 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
We are current investigating Shigella cases linked to travel to Cape Verde. Regular handwashing with soap and water (especially after the toilet, changing nappies, and before handling food) is the best way to prevent the bacteria from spreading.
February 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
πŸ”— Read more on the changes: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Expansion of RSV vaccine eligibility to those aged 80 years and older and residents in care homes for older adults letter
www.gov.uk
February 2, 2026 at 12:13 PM
From 1 April 2026, the RSV vaccination programme will extend eligibility to:
πŸ§“ Adults aged 80 years and over
🏠 All residents in older adult care homes, regardless of age
February 2, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Last Tuesday, colleagues from Institut Pasteur de Dakar visited our Porton Down site to advance our landmark partnership on global health security.

We're working together to accelerate vaccine development, enhance disease surveillance and build laboratory capacity for future outbreak response.
January 30, 2026 at 2:39 PM
πŸ†•πŸ“° The latest data from our HPV vaccination programme shows 1 in 4 school‑leavers are unvaccinated against HPV. This leaves young women at risk of cervical cancer and both sexes vulnerable to other HPV‑related cancers.
January 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM
πŸ”’πŸ“· Our infographic shows the number of hospitalisations and positive tests compared to last week for each virus. If you want even more detail, read the full report:
πŸ”— www.gov.uk/government/s...
January 29, 2026 at 5:19 PM
🟣 COVID-19 activity showed mixed trends and continues to circulate at baseline levels
πŸ”΅ RSV activity decreased and is circulating at low levels
January 29, 2026 at 5:19 PM
πŸ†• #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟒 Flu activity decreased and is circulating at low levels
January 29, 2026 at 5:19 PM