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Two Schools Identified in Berkshire Meningitis Outbreak After Student Death

Two schools in Berkshire, Reading Blue Coat and Highdown, are affected by a meningitis outbreak following a student death. Close contacts have received antibiotics. The strain differs from the recent Kent outbreak. Authorities emphasize low risk to the wider public.

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Meningitis Cases in Reading Linked to Pupils at Two Schools, UKHSA Confirms

Two meningitis cases in Reading involve pupils from Reading Blue Coat School and Highdown Secondary. UKHSA links them to a social network with a Henley College fatality and offers antibiotics to close contacts.

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Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DR Congo Claims 65 Lives Amid Rising Cases

An Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo's Ituri province has resulted in 65 deaths and 246 cases, mainly in gold-mining towns. Health agencies are coordinating response efforts amid ongoing testing and regional security challenges.

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Belfast Trust Recalls 160+ Heart Patients Over Possible Unnecessary CRT Procedures

Belfast Health Trust is recalling over 160 heart patients fitted with CRT devices between 2007-2023 after a review suggested some procedures may have been unnecessary. The trust emphasizes device safety and is offering consultations.

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Keenan Acton’s coma experience: Living another life and expecting twins

Keenan Acton spent over four weeks in a coma after collapsing during a fitness event. He recalls living another life, including seeing his wife give birth to twins. Now, Olivia is pregnant with twins, matching his coma memories. Keenan reflects on his experience and recovery.

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Warnings at 12 of 14 River Bathing Sites as New Locations Added for Monitoring

Signs warn against swimming at 12 of 14 official river bathing sites in England due to poor water quality. Six new sites, including one on the Thames in London, will be monitored this summer to improve water safety and encourage investment in sewage reduction.

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Man’s Coma Experience Predicted Twins and New Home Before Reality

Keenan Acton spent over four weeks in a coma after collapsing at a fitness event. During unconsciousness, he experienced a vivid alternate life including his wife having twins and moving house. Now, Olivia is pregnant with twins, mirroring his coma vision.

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Few in Scotland Linked to Hantavirus from Cruise Ship Outbreak

A rare hantavirus strain linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has affected a small number in Scotland. Public Health Scotland is monitoring exposed individuals with ongoing testing and research into treatments and vaccines.

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One Dead and Two Treated Following Meningitis Cases in Reading

A young person has died and two others are being treated after meningitis cases in Reading. UKHSA offers antibiotics to close contacts and assures low risk to the wider public.

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Small Number of Welsh Residents Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship

A small number of Welsh residents linked to a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship are under precautionary testing and isolation. No cases in Wales yet; risk to the public remains low. The virus spreads mainly via rodents, with rare human transmission.

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Hantavirus: Few Welsh Residents Self-Isolating Amid MV Hondius Cases

A small number of Welsh residents linked to hantavirus cases on MV Hondius are self-isolating with support. Public Health Wales reports no symptoms and low public risk, emphasizing transmission requires prolonged contact.

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Health Minister Rejects Public Inquiry into Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Failures

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt rules out a public inquiry into Northern Ireland's cervical screening failures despite campaigners' calls. Independent review finds management failings but no deliberate harm. Whistleblowers' concerns highlight ongoing issues.

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