Flu

Shoppers walk through Liverpool city centre in 2020 after the government imposed fresh restrictions on the city after a rise in cases of the novel coronavirus. Photo by Oli Scarf/AFP/Getty

Covid cases continue to rise across Merseyside as new variant detected

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant

Lidl has announced it is considering two South Shields locations as part of its latest expansion

Lidl issues urgent warning as popular product could lead to infection

Credit: Councillor Nick Small

Hooters told controversial signs must go

Merseyside borough has highest rate of respiratory deaths in UK

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

As temperatures continue to plummet the NHS has issued advice to vulnerable people during the cold snap

NHS issues cold weather advice as temperatures plummet

Tesco is stocking £8 health-kits to test for cancers and illnesses in a first of a kind deal to help the NHS

Tesco launch at-home medical kits to test for cancer & thyroid issues

Decongestants like Sudafed, Nurofen Cold & Flu and Day & Night Nurse could be restricted or banned in the UK after links to brain disorders have been reported.

Possible UK ban for cold & flu medicines after brain disorder reports

Sister Andre, born Lucile Randon, died in her sleep this wweek aged 118.

World’s oldest person Sister Andre dies in her sleep at 118

A patient with coronavirus pneumonia in a critical state. Image: Kiryl Lis - stock.adobe.com

Covid deaths in Merseyside up by more than 150% amid fresh warnings

UK pharmacies warn of Calpol shortage in several regions

Flu cases are rising across the UK. Image: Tyler Olson/Adobe

Flu admissions double at NHS Trust as ‘twindemic’ fears realised

Adults have been warned to stay at home when feeling unwell or wear face coverings in public spaces in order to stem the spread of illness,

Adults told to ‘stay home’ and ‘wear face coverings’ if unwell

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high

Avoid elderly loved ones at Christmas if you’re ill, health bosses say

Chief Nurse at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Nathan Askew.

Alder Hey chief nurse sends key message to parents amid flu outbreak

Can dogs get colds like humans?

Huge vaccinations drive ahead as winter ‘twindemic’ looms