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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive17 May 2026 13:07The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit14 May 2026 15:26Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.
Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers13 May 2026 11:57Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".
MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer13 May 2026 11:37A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.
How are countries responding to hantavirus?13 May 2026 09:36The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
Sydney dentist's patients warned of viruses including HIV13 May 2026 07:17Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.

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Last Updated 19 Jan 2026