Health · 10 July 2026

Measles claims third UK life, 883 cases confirmed since January 1

An adult with an underlying health problem has died from measles, the third UK fatality in a month. Health officials have recorded 883 confirmed cases across England since January 1, with London seeing over half of them. The NHS is running a catch-up campaign for around a million children who missed their MMR vaccine doses.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 July 2026 at 6:24

Reported by The Independent · How we write briefs

Get the app

More briefs

HealthCorrecting hearing loss can cut dementia risk by almost half HealthMan changes life after doctor warns liver disease could kill him HealthSweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks HealthMouth cancer rates up a third in UK, often with no obvious cause HealthBox breathing helps calm stress and reduce anxiety, say experts HealthNHS managers warn spiralling costs could disrupt ADHD and autism care More health stories → Browse all stories →