UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that it has detected a tick virus in various areas of England, United Kingdom which can cause serious meningitis-like symptoms.&nbsp;

The agency said that testing needs to be changed in hospitals to prevent the tick virus from spreading. After the health agency raised the alarm, enhanced surveillance was carried out for the virus in Scotland and England, reported BBC.

The report said that the health officials are also checking if the virus is present in the people’s blood samples even though they have no symptoms in various parts of Yorkshire. The officials were able to confirm one such non-symptomatic case.

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The UKHSA, in an official statement, said that three cases of confirmed or probable tick-borne encephalitis contracted in England were found since 2019, which included one detected in the Yorkshire area last year.&nbsp;

The virus was also detected in the Norfolk and Hampshire/Dorset areas. The officials have released the information about the virus now because the tick season is starting, said a health agency spokesperson, according to news agency Reuters.

UKHSA deputy director Meera Chand said, “Our surveillance suggests that tick-borne encephalitis virus is very uncommon in the UK. Ticks also carry various other infections, including Lyme disease, so take steps to reduce your chances of being bitten when outdoors in areas where ticks thrive.”

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The tick virus is commonly found in many countries. The disease upon contraction can either cause an asymptomatic infection, mild illness, such as a stiff neck or headache, or severe infection that can present itself in the form of reduced consciousness or confusion.&nbsp;It affects the&nbsp;central nervous system and can even lead to meningitis or encephalitis

The health agency of the UK said that the risk of the virus is low, however, early testing would be beneficial as the virus is present in some cases asymptomatically. People should check their bodies and clothes for ticks after coming from outdoors, advised the health agency.&nbsp;

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UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that it has detected a tick virus in various areas of England, United Kingdom which can cause serious meningitis-like symptoms.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that it has detected a tick virus in various areas of England, United Kingdom which can cause serious meningitis-like symptoms. The agency said that testing needs to be changed in hospitals to prevent the tick virus from spreading. After the health agency raised the alarm, enhanced surveillance was carried out for the virus in Scotland and England, reported BBC. The report said that the health officials are also checking if the virus is present in the people’s blood samples even though they have no symptoms in various parts of Yorkshire. The officials were able to confirm one such non-symptomatic case. ALSO READ | SARS-CoV-2 virus can alter our DNA, lead to long Covid: Study The UKHSA, in an official statement, said that three cases of confirmed or probable tick-borne encephalitis contracted in England were found since 2019, which included one detected in the Yorkshire area last year. The virus was also detected in the Norfolk and Hampshire/Dorset areas. The officials have released the information about the virus now because the tick season is starting, said a health agency spokesperson, according to news agency Reuters. UKHSA deputy director Meera Chand said, “Our surveillance suggests that tick-borne encephalitis virus is very uncommon in the UK. Ticks also carry various other infections, including Lyme disease, so take steps to reduce your chances of being bitten when outdoors in areas where ticks thrive.” WATCH | Marburg virus: US health body warns travellers to observe symptoms for 21 days The tick virus is commonly found in many countries. The disease upon contraction can either cause an asymptomatic infection, mild illness, such as a stiff neck or headache, or severe infection that can present itself in the form of reduced consciousness or confusion. It affects the central nervous system and can even lead to meningitis or encephalitis The health agency of the UK said that the risk of the virus is low, however, early testing would be beneficial as the virus is present in some cases asymptomatically. People should check their bodies and clothes for ticks after coming from outdoors, advised the health agency. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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In other news, it has been seven months since the first case of the coronavirus was officially reported in China.

Seven months on, the virus is now a pandemic and it's still spreading.

The death toll has breached the 700,000 mark. The global cases are well beyond 18 million.

Even with the strictest social distancing measures, the numbers continue to increase with each passing day.

The entire world is struggling to live with the new normal and if this wasn't enough. Another virus has been discovered in China.

A brand new infectious disease has been reported on the Chinese mainland. As of August 6, it has killed seven people and infected 67 others. This is a tick-borne virus.

It is spread through tick bites, external parasites, that are typically 5 millimetres long and live by feeding on the blood of other mammals.

The Chinese state media is calling the virus they are spreading. Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome. A complicated name -- vintage China!

Now, this virus had been spreading for a while. More than 37 people are said to have been infected in east China's Jiangsu province in the last six months.

Now the virus is spreading further. 23 new cases have been reported in east China's Anhui province.

And according to the Chinese state media --- there's a big possibility that the virus could soon enter human-to-human transmission.

But, we have started to lose count of the number of viruses that are being reported in China almost every month.

What is Beijing doing besides brazenly covering up?

Spreading fake news about non-existent viruses in other countries.

Take Kazakhstan for example.

A few weeks back, the Chinese embassy in Nursultan, the Kazakh capital warned of an 'unknown pneumonia' which was apparently ---- "sweeeeeping kazakshtan".

The statement from the Chinese embassy warned that this unknown pneumonia was deadlier than the coronavirus.

That its death rate was much higher. The news turned out to be fake. Kazakhstan's health officials went on record to dismiss china's claims.

The Kazakh govt may have chosen to ignore the issue. But the anger against China has only risen among the citizens. There are calls to punish China's ambassador to Kazakhstan, Zhang Xiao.

The people of Kazakhstan say that he has insulted their country by calling a non-existent virus --- Kazakhstani.

They say his behaviour in recent months has been anything but diplomatic.

How is the Kazakh govt responding to these concerns?

By jailing protesters! 
On August 4, a Kazakh activist was arrested for protesting outside the Chinese consulate in Almaty. He was detained for holding a placard that read.

'Ambassadors bring reconciliation, enemies bring discord.... Get out of the country'

Government silent on Chinese belligerence and growing anger among the citizens.&nbsp;

In other news, it has been seven months since the first case of the coronavirus was officially reported in China. Seven months on, the virus is now a pandemic and it's still spreading.

In other news, it has been seven months since the first case of the coronavirus was officially reported in China. Seven months on, the virus is now a pandemic and it's still spreading. The death toll has breached the 700,000 mark. The global cases are well beyond 18 million. Even with the strictest social distancing measures, the numbers continue to increase with each passing day. The entire world is struggling to live with the new normal and if this wasn't enough. Another virus has been discovered in China. A brand new infectious disease has been reported on the Chinese mainland. As of August 6, it has killed seven people and infected 67 others. This is a tick-borne virus. It is spread through tick bites, external parasites, that are typically 5 millimetres long and live by feeding on the blood of other mammals. The Chinese state media is calling the virus they are spreading. Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome. A complicated name -- vintage China! Now, this virus had been spreading for a while. More than 37 people are said to have been infected in east China's Jiangsu province in the last six months. Now the virus is spreading further. 23 new cases have been reported in east China's Anhui province. And according to the Chinese state media --- there's a big possibility that the virus could soon enter human-to-human transmission. But, we have started to lose count of the number of viruses that are being reported in China almost every month. What is Beijing doing besides brazenly covering up? Spreading fake news about non-existent viruses in other countries. Take Kazakhstan for example. A few weeks back, the Chinese embassy in Nursultan, the Kazakh capital warned of an 'unknown pneumonia' which was apparently ---- "sweeeeeping kazakshtan". The statement from the Chinese embassy warned that this unknown pneumonia was deadlier than the coronavirus. That its death rate was much higher. The news turned out to be fake. Kazakhstan's health officials went on record to dismiss china's claims. The Kazakh govt may have chosen to ignore the issue. But the anger against China has only risen among the citizens. There are calls to punish China's ambassador to Kazakhstan, Zhang Xiao. The people of Kazakhstan say that he has insulted their country by calling a non-existent virus --- Kazakhstani. They say his behaviour in recent months has been anything but diplomatic. How is the Kazakh govt responding to these concerns? By jailing protesters! On August 4, a Kazakh activist was arrested for protesting outside the Chinese consulate in Almaty. He was detained for holding a placard that read. 'Ambassadors bring reconciliation, enemies bring discord.... Get out of the country' Government silent on Chinese belligerence and growing anger among the citizens.

China tries to cover up tracks for new virus by spreading rumours in Kazakhstan

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