Further measures for England as new virus variant found - rte

Millions more people in England will face escalated Covid-19 lockdown measures from St Stephen's Day, as ministers acknowledged mounting concern about the spread of coronavirus.

Health warnings in place as Europe prepares for blistering heat

Health warnings have been issued across Europe this week, as the most severe heatwave of an already hot summer is expected.

Brazil declares end to Zika emergency

Brazil's government has declared an end to a national emergency over the Zika virus detected late in 2015 before becoming a global concern.

Hundreds of cholera cases reported in Yemen

At least 570 suspected cases of cholera have surfaced in war-torn Yemen in the past three weeks, sparking fears of a potential epidemic, Doctors Without Borders said today.

Closure of schools in Tehran extended due to alarming air pollution

Kindergartens and schools will remain closed for a second consecutive day on Tuesday due to heavy air pollution, Press TV reported on Monday.

Swine flu outbreak claims more than 300 lives in Ukraine

At least 313 people have died of influenza epidemic in Ukraine during the cold season, the country's Health Ministry said Thursday.

Libya asks to be labelled top health emergency by WHO

Libya on Wednesday asked the World Health Organization to raise the emergency level in the country to the highest category, saying it would help mobilise resources for people in need.