The UK Health Security Agency ( UKHSA ) has issued an amber Cold-Health Alert ( CHA ) for the Yorkshire & Humber, North West and North East regions of England.

All other regions in England will be under a yellow alert from 12pm on Monday 17 November to 8am on Saturday 22 November.

Expected low temperatures are likely to result in increased use of health care services by vulnerable people and an increase in risk to health for individuals aged 65 years and over, those with pre-existing health conditions (including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases) and some other vulnerable groups, such as those sleeping rough. UKHSA has published guidance for professionals protecting vulnerable people and for the public on staying safe during periods of cold weather.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Hea

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