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Michael Gove suggests to Covid-19 inquiry that virus was ‘man-made’
Hugo Keith KC shut the Levelling Up Secretary down, saying the ‘divisive’ issue is not part of the inquiry’s terms of reference.
First human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected – what does this mean?
The virus has been circulating in pigs
No unusual diseases, says China after WHO highlights rise in respiratory illness
The UN agency said it held a teleconference with Chinese health officials on Thursday.
Measures such as lockdowns and masks ‘unequivocally reduced Covid infections’
A new report draws together the findings of six expert-led evidence reviews.
Parents urged to get children vaccinated after ‘worrying’ drop in jab uptake
Experts warned a failure to ensure children are fully protected could lead to a spread of contagious diseases.
Call to ban the sale of vapes and cigarettes near schools
It comes as the Government reviews a potential outright ban on disposable e-cigarettes.
Irish air quality met EU requirements in 2022 but not WHO guidelines
The findings come in the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest air quality report.
First Minister to pledge £2.5m to fund fighting non-communicable diseases
The investment is expected to be announced at an event at the UN General Assembly in New York this week.
Lung conditions will be made worse by climate change, say researchers
Respiratory experts are calling on governments to reduce emissions and improve air quality using the same policies.
Smartphone apps could help tackle binge drinking, study suggests
The World Health Organisation has set a target to reduce harmful alcohol consumption by 20% by 2030.