Category: Epidemics

Rise of drug-resistant superbugs could make Covid pandemic look ‘minor’, expert warns

Common infections will kill millions if drug resistance through misuse of antibiotics is not curbed, says England’s ex-chief medical officerWhat is antimicrobial resistance and how big a problem is it?The Covid-19 pandemic...

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Former vaccines chief sounds warning about UK pandemic readiness

Kate Bingham raises concerns to committee of MPs as head of UKHSA suggests Covid could be on rise againUK politics live – latest news updatesThe UK is not in a significantly better place to deal with a new pandemic, the...

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Coronavirus report warned of impact on UK four years before pandemic

Exclusive: Report from planning exercise in 2016 alerted government of need to stockpile PPE and set up contact tracing systemCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSenior health officials who...

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UK might not be over the worst, scientists warn, as Covid case numbers stay high

Inoculation programme must be stepped up before the onset of winterCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBritain is heading into winter with the number of Covid cases remaining at a worryingly high...

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