One million face masks, described by a confidential government report as counterfeit, were sent out for use in NHS hospitals despite warnings about their authenticity. According to the report, health ...

Flu cases may be “starting to settle in some parts of the country”, according to the chief executive of NHS England. It comes as experts said there is no evidence this season will be worse than ...

A top NHS executive has urged people with cold or flu symptoms to wear a mask in public as the health sector braces for a “tidal wave” of illness this winter. NHS Providers chief executive Daniel ...

Schools have been closed, and hospitals have declared critical incidents after a surge in cases of flu. The number of people in hospital with flu is at a record level for this time of year, as health ...

Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical evidence, but their effectiveness depends on the type of mask used. Social media ...

A MANUFACTURER of medical equipment is helping frontline NHS staff by 3D printing face masks. As part of national efforts to beat the coronavirus pandemic, Stowood Scientific Instruments, which ...