Disease outbreak
An outbreak can mean staying home, disruption to services and changing health advice.
Be ready
- Keep regular medicines topped up and a basic stock of food and hygiene supplies.
- Agree who could shop or collect prescriptions for you if you have to isolate.
- Get your health information from the NHS and UK Health Security Agency, not social media.
Official information
Checked against official guidance on 28 Oct 2026. In immediate danger, call 999.
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