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.
Health
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.
Heartbroken mum’s vaccine plea after flu death
Meg Hughes is calling for flu jabs to be made mandatory as she raises awareness in her son's memory.
Streeting defends timescale for social care reform
The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".
Flu rises sharply in England’s hospitals, NHS warns
The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.
Temperatures drop across UK as arctic blast brings more snow
The weekend is set to be bitterly cold, bringing "significant snow" and blizzard-like conditions, forecasters say.
Hospital visits severely restricted amid flu spike
It comes as hospitals across the region urge people to wear face masks as cases of seasonal viruses increase.
Long-term social care reform unlikely before 2028 – ministers
The government announces first steps to creating a National Care Service - but the final report is several years away.
Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show
Awareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England.
