Brits are being advised to avoid attending the Cheltenham races if they have cold-like symptoms, as there are concerns about a potential increase in measles outbreaks. The number of measles cases in England has been rising, with at least 733 recorded since October. Health consultant Beth Bennett-Britton is urging unwell individuals to stay away from the racecourse to prevent the spread of the virus.
BRITS are being urged to "stay away" from Cheltenham races this week if they are experiencing cold-like symptoms , amid fears of more measles outbreaks .The festival has come under fire in the past when organisers went ahead with the event days before the Covid lockdown in 2020Cases of the once-eliminated virus are on the rise, with at least 733 recorded in England since October.
It echoes the warnings ahead of the 2020 festival which went ahead just days before the UK went into its firstBoy, 11, died after 'inhaling toxic fumes doing suspected TikTok craze' The NHS estimates that more than three million under-16s, plus more adults, are not fully protected and are in need of top up jabs.for all ages from GP surgeries and catch-up programmes are offering them at schools, universities, libraries and sports centres in some areas.Dr Gayatri Amirthalingam, from the UK Health Security Agency, previously said: “Anyone who is not vaccinated against measles can catch it.
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