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Paul Hunter

The Guardian

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As flu cases spike, is it time to start wearing masks again?

As flu cases spike, is it time to start wearing masks again?

NHS leaders are encouraging people with flu symptoms to mask up in public. Does the science support this advice?

15.12.2025 2

The Conversation

Paul Hunter

Chikungunya: what UK travellers should know about this mosquito-borne virus

Chikungunya is a viral infection spread by the Aedes mosquito.

19.08.2025 3

The Conversation

Paul Hunter

West Nile virus found in the UK for the first time – what you need to know

Climate change may be opening the door to mosquito-borne viruses in the UK.

23.05.2025 4

The Conversation

Paul Hunter

Birmingham bin strikes: a threat to public health

Garbage continues to pile up on the streets of Birmingham. An expert in communicable disease explains the risks.

15.04.2025 3

The Conversation

Paul Hunter

HMPV in China: what you need to know about this virus

An outbreak of HMPV has caused panic in some quarters. Here’s what you need to know about the seasonal virus.

09.01.2025 10

The Conversation

Paul Hunter