UKHSA issues 'rise in death' health alert as Arctic weather coming View Image

A cold weather warning is coming into force, with warnings of snow and ice as temperatures plummet. Widespread cold conditions and some wintry hazards are expected across the country this week. The UK Health Security Agency has issued a cold weather warning for parts of the Midlands and northern England from Monday.

The alert is in place from 8am until 8am next Friday and covers the East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber. Snow and ice are possible after what has been a spell of above-average temperatures, the Met Office said.

A UKHSA alert is a warning to public services to expect an increase in demand as people need health and welfare. The UKSA has issued yello

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