What to know about China’s cases of HMPV virus
Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media.
Health
Patients facing two-day waits in A&E
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital declares a "critical incident" due to the pressures on A&E.
Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution
Elderly patients’ five-day wait in ‘intolerable’ A&E
At one stage on Sunday night, there were 797 people waiting in Northern Ireland's emergency departments.
PM sets out plan to tackle hospital backlog
The government promises to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year.
Starmer’s NHS waiting list plan – will it work?
Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.
NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment
Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.
What are the symptoms of bird flu and how does it spread?
No evidence of human-to-human transmission has been documented, the CDC says.
California declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country
Whether the rest of the nation is willing to follow California's lead remains to be seen.
