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UK Health Security Agency
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Official feed of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) providing regular news updates on the work of the organisation.
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Sep 5, 2022 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
🧵 #Poliovirus update
Following traces of poliovirus found in sewage samples taken from North and East London, we are working with @MHRAgovuk to expand this surveillance. This is on a precautionary basis to determine whether the virus is spreading to other areas. This strategy will continue to be reviewed and adapted as new evidence emerges. Nationally the overall risk of paralytic polio is considered low because most people are protected from this by vaccination. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
Sep 1, 2022 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
🔊 🧵 Important – COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy 🤰

Incorrect information about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy has been circulating online. If you are pregnant and have not yet been vaccinated, it is strongly recommended you get the COVID vaccine. The advice has not changed. Extensive data shows the vaccine is safe and highly effective against serious disease.

73% of women in England who gave birth in May 2022 had at least one COVID-19 vaccination before they delivered.
Jun 10, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
We've published our first technical briefing on #Monkeypox.

It shares UKHSA analysis which may be useful to other public health investigators and academic partners.
Thread below 🧵👇

Read it here: gov.uk/government/pub… 📊 Today's publication includes updated epidemiological data, with evidence from detailed anonymised interviews with patients which are helping us to understand transmission and to determine how to target interventions.
Apr 6, 2022 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
📢 Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness but can be serious if left untreated. It's highly contagious and mostly affects young children.

We're reminding parents of the symptoms following a rise in cases across the country. 🧵👇

#ScarletFever The first signs of #ScarletFever are flu-like symptoms such as:
🤒 High temperature
😖 Sore throat and swollen neck glands
🕜 A bumpy, rough feeling rash usually appears after 12 to 48 hours on the chest and tummy.
Mar 31, 2022 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
This week's #COVID19 surveillance report shows case rates are highest in those aged 30 to 39 years old and lowest in those aged 0-4.
For more information, read the full report: gov.uk/government/sta… Image Our weekly #COVID19 surveillance report also shows that case rates are highest in the South West and lowest in the London.
For more information, read the full report: gov.uk/government/sta… Image
Jan 27, 2022 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
This week's #COVID19 surveillance report shows case rates are highest in those aged 5 to 9 years old and lowest in those aged 70-79.
For more information, read the full report: gov.uk/government/sta… Weekly laboratory confirmed COVID-19 case rates per 100,000 Our weekly #COVID19 surveillance report also shows that case rates are highest in the North East and lowest in the London.
For more information, read the full report: gov.uk/government/sta… Weekly laboratory confirmed COVID-19 case rates per 100,000
Jan 21, 2022 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
On 4 January the Government announced it will provide 100,000 critical workers in England with free lateral flow tests to help keep essential services and supply chains running. Read our thread below as we explain what this means 🧵👇 This scheme launched on Monday 10 January, with workers being able to test for 5 working days each week for 5 weeks. We are facilitating the delivery of these tests so workers have what they need to continue their important work.
Jan 20, 2022 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
This week's #COVID19 surveillance report shows case rates are highest in those aged 5 to 9 years old and lowest in those aged 70-79.
For more information, read the full report: gov.uk/government/sta… Weekly laboratory confirmed COVID-19 case rates per 100,000 Our weekly #COVID19 surveillance report also shows that case rates are highest in the North East and lowest in the South West.
For more information, read the full report: gov.uk/government/sta… Weekly laboratory confirmed COVID-19 case rates per 100,000
Jan 20, 2022 • 6 tweets • 5 min read
#AntimicrobialResistance 💊 is something we all need to be aware of & understand its impact on health. Overuse of #Antibiotics for illnesses that don't need it means they can become less effective over time.
Read more in our thread below 🧵 Dr Julie Robotham, Head of #AMR Modelling and Evaluation says on #AntimicrobialResistance 👇
Dec 22, 2021 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
The #COVID19 self-isolation guidance has been updated, including using lateral flow tests to reduce the self-isolation period from 10 to 7 days: gov.uk/government/new…

This #thread summarises the changes and what they mean for anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19: Infographic summary of the following guidance: People who r ⏺️If you test positive on day 6 or 7, you can re-test yourself later during the 10-day period.

⏺️You can leave self-isolation when you have had two negative tests, at least 24 hours apart, on consecutive days – e.g. on days 7 & 8, or days 8 & 9, or days 9 & 10.
Dec 13, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
#OmicronVariant latest information
1576 additional confirmed cases of the #Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been reported across the UK.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 Omicron cases in the UK is 4713. 1534 additional cases of the #Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been reported across England.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 Omicron cases in England is 4487.
Dec 12, 2021 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
#OmicronVariant latest information

1239 additional confirmed cases of the #Omicron variant of #COVID19 have been reported across the UK.

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 Omicron cases in the UK is 3137. 1196 additional confirmed cases of the #Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been reported across England.

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 Omicron cases in England is 2953.
Dec 11, 2021 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
#OmicronVariant latest information
633 additional confirmed cases of the #Omicron variant of #COVID19 have been reported across the UK.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 Omicron cases in the UK is 1,898. A graph showing that 633 da... 618 additional confirmed cases of the #Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been reported across England.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 Omicron cases in England is 1,757.
Jul 1, 2021 • 6 tweets • 4 min read
We've just published our weekly #COVID19 surveillance report.

Read it here: gov.uk/government/sta… This week's #COVID19 surveillance report continues to show that case rates continue to be highest in those aged 20-29 years old.

Read it here: gov.uk/government/sta… Graph showing COVID-19 case rates per 100k of population by
Jul 1, 2021 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
The latest round of the Schools Infection Survey (SIS) has been published.

Jointly led by us, @LSHTM and @ONS it measures current infection and antibodies from #COVID infection in staff and students.

Read more: ons.gov.uk/releases/covid… Quote reads: Dr Shamez Ladhani, Consultant Paediatrician at Results of SIS round 5 show:

In May 2021 #COVID-19 infection was lower among primary and secondary school pupils compared to the Autumn term 2020.

Antibodies acquired from natural infection among staff in mid-May was at its lowest for the academic year.

lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/new…
Jun 3, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Today's update to the #COVID19 Dashboard is experiencing a short delay.

An update is expected soon. Please check back here. Due to technical difficulties, today's update to the #COVID19 Dashboard is delayed. Please check back here. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Jun 3, 2021 • 6 tweets • 4 min read
We've just published our weekly #COVID19 surveillance report.

Read it here: gov.uk/government/sta… This week's #COVID19 surveillance report shows that case rates are highest in those aged 10-19 years old.

Read the full report here: gov.uk/government/sta… Graph showing COVID-19 cases per 100,000 of the population,
Jan 7, 2021 • 6 tweets • 5 min read
We've just published our weekly #COVID19 surveillance report.

See it here: gov.uk/government/sta… This week's #COVID19 surveillance report shows that case rates continue to increase across all age groups.

See the report here: gov.uk/government/sta… Line graph showing weekly l...
Jan 7, 2021 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
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A recent @Telegraph article claimed we had decided not to deliver the #COVID19 #vaccine on Sundays.

This is untrue. Image 2/5

We and our logistics provider are working around the clock, including on Sundays, to deliver the #vaccine to the #NHS. We have delivered 100% of orders from the NHS on time and in full.
Oct 2, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
We have published our weekly #COVID-19 surveillance report. Read it here: bit.ly/30tGamP Our weekly #COVID-19 report shows a continuing increase in positive cases, with 29,797 last week compared to 26,259 in the week before. Read more here: bit.ly/30tGamP
Apr 2, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
We’ve published updated #coronavirus personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance for health and social care workers.
Read it here: bit.ly/2yw4gm1 Image The updated #coronavirus PPE guidance includes enhanced PPE recommendations for a wide range of health and social care contexts.

Read the guidance here: bit.ly/2yw4gm1 Image