The UKHSA has confirmed the arrival of a group of nine Britons from St Helena and Ascension Island, with one healthcare worker undergoing treatment for hantavirus symptoms. The group will complete their self-isolation in the UK and be closely monitored.
The group of nine Britons from St Helena and Ascension Island will complete their self-isolation in the UK and be kept under close monitoring by the NHSA healthcare worker who developed hantavirus symptoms on a remote British overseas territory is undergoing treatment at a London hospital, while nine people connected to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak are set to arrive in the UK.but are displaying no symptoms, are expected to arrive in the UK on Sunday evening, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed, reportsThis comes after a healthcare worker from Ascension Island was transported to the High Consequence Infectious Diseases unit at Guy's and St Thomas'sFoundation Trust on Saturday.
The medic was flown to the UK for a "specialist assessment" after displaying symptoms, described as a "highly precautionary measure""As there is no specialist infectious diseases unit on Ascension Island, the decision was made to bring them to the UK to ensure they receive the best possible support at a HCID unit should they become unwell," the UKHSA said in an update on Saturday. The individual will undergo further testing and assessment at the unit.
" The group scheduled to arrive on Sunday will complete their self-isolation in the UK, supported by the NHS's High Consequence Infectious Diseases network should they fall ill, the UKHSA confirmed. Those affected will be taken to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral, the same facility that housed passengers from the MV Hondius.
Dr Meera Chand, deputy director at the UKHSA, said: "UKHSA will continue to work with our partners locally, nationally and internationally to ensure everyone has the necessary support in place.
"British passengers have disembarked from the MV Hondius and head by coach to the airport at Granadilla Port in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain on May 10, 2026. "We are undertaking safe repatriation of those affected by the outbreak where appropriate, incorporating medical checks and support, with the latest flight arriving tonight. We are committed to keeping these passengers and the wider population safe and will remain in close contact with them as they complete their self-isolation period.
" On Saturday, one person was discharged from Arrowe Park Hospital to complete their 45-day isolation period at home, following a clinical and public health assessment confirming it was safe to do so, the UKHSA confirmed. A further six individuals returned home from the hospital to continue their self-isolation on Thursday last week. Those isolating at home and those who remain in hospital are being closely monitored, it added.
The UKHSA announced on Friday evening that three members of the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team had been deployed to the UK overseas territories in the South Atlantic, following a request for assistance from the island's government. The deployed team comprises two microbiologists, Clara Milroy and Kimberley Steeds, who will provide support with PCR testing for hantavirus while also helping to rule out other conditions, the UKHSA confirmed on its website.
They are joined by infection prevention and control specialist Anthony Twyman, who will assist Jamestown General Hospital in preparing for and managing any potential cases through assessments and training. The three-member team is set to remain on the island for the next eight weeks, according to the agency. The outbreak aboard the cruise ship has led to at least 11 reported cases amongst passengers, three of which have proved fatal.
Public Health Scotland issued a warning on Thursday that a small number of people in Scotland may have potentially been exposed to the virus, adding that it was working to contact "a small number of individuals" who could be affected. Choose Manchester Evening News as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.
UKHSA Britons From St Helena And Ascension Island Self-Isolation Close Monitoring Hantavirus Symptoms Remote British Overseas Territory Treatment London Hospital MV Hondius Cruise Ship Outbreak UK Health Security Agency Aspergion Island Specialist Assessment Specialist Infectious Diseases Unit High Consequence Infectious Diseases Network Arrowe Park Hospital Granadilla Port In Tenerife Canary Islands Spain Deputy Director At The UKHSA
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Britons struggle to name well-known UK landmarks, with parents concerned about children's knowledgeA survey of 2,000 adults revealed that 59 per cent struggled to name popular landmarks across the country, with 94 per cent identifying the Statue of Liberty but only 65 per cent successfully identifying St Paul's Cathedral in London. The text also highlights the lack of awareness about Hadrian's Wall, the Angel of the North, and the Giant's Causeway. Children are not as confident in identifying UK landmarks as their parents believe, yet over 80 per cent of parents think they should learn more about local heritage and landmarks. TV personality Julia Bradbury encourages people to explore their doorstep and experience the incredible diversity packed into the UK.
Read more »
I'm doing my master's in Spain for just £500 - fees back in the UK are too expensiveStudying in Europe can be a way for young Britons to avoid accumulating large amounts of student debt
Read more »
Nine Brits connected to MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak expected to arrive in the UKNine British nationals currently on Ascension Island, connected to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, are expected to arrive in the UK this evening after being moved due to fears of exposure to the hantavirus disease. The decision was made to relocate them for their own health care support due to a lack of specialist infectious diseases units on Ascension Island but it's not yet confirmed if they have contracted the disease. The individuals may have come into contact with a cruise ship passenger who was evacuated to South Africa via Ascension Island.
Read more »