Category: diphtheria

UK Saw ‘Sharp Increase’ in Diphtheria Cases Linked to Small Boat Crossings

April 13, 2023
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Diptheria cases in the UK have surged over the past year, linked to illegal immigrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, according to official figures. The increase of UK cases mirrors similar outbreaks across Europe, which were also among immigrants, particularly young males from Afghanistan and Syria, according to several reports for the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology…

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Immigrants With Diphtheria Symptoms to Be Isolated: UK Minister

November 29, 2022
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Britain’s immigration minister has told MPs that any immigrants arriving in the country with symptoms of diphtheria will be isolated. Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday, Robert Jenrick said that “public health is paramount” and the government would take “all steps necessary to ensure that the public are protected.” In his statement Jenrick said…

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UK Authorities: Risk of Diphtheria ‘Very Low’ Despite Suspected Rise Among Illegal Immigrants

November 28, 2022
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Britain’s health secretary has said that the risk of the public contracting diphtheria is “very low,” despite a rise in suspected cases among illegal immigrants being held in the country. Speaking at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, Minister of State for Health Steve Barclay said that one of the reasons for the low risk was…

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