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| Diphtheria: Migrants with symptoms to be isolated | Diphtheria: Migrants with symptoms to be isolated |
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| The death of a man held at the processing centre may have been from a diphtheria infection | The death of a man held at the processing centre may have been from a diphtheria infection |
| Migrants with symptoms of diphtheria are to be put into isolation, as cases of the disease rise, ministers say. | Migrants with symptoms of diphtheria are to be put into isolation, as cases of the disease rise, ministers say. |
| Those showing signs of infection will be separated for a "short period" at the Manston processing centre in Kent, or at a "designated isolation centre" while they are treated. | Those showing signs of infection will be separated for a "short period" at the Manston processing centre in Kent, or at a "designated isolation centre" while they are treated. |
| The decision follows the death of a man at Manston, which may have been caused by diphtheria. | The decision follows the death of a man at Manston, which may have been caused by diphtheria. |
| Health secretary Steve Barclay said the risk to the public was "very low". | Health secretary Steve Barclay said the risk to the public was "very low". |
| During a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, Mr Barclay said a "very high uptake" of diphtheria vaccinations within the British public meant many people were well protected. | During a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, Mr Barclay said a "very high uptake" of diphtheria vaccinations within the British public meant many people were well protected. |
| He stressed that the situation was being monitored "closely". | He stressed that the situation was being monitored "closely". |
| Diphtheria cases rising among asylum seekers | Diphtheria cases rising among asylum seekers |
| Manston migrant centre: What were the problems? | Manston migrant centre: What were the problems? |
| Two councils lose asylum hotels legal fight | Two councils lose asylum hotels legal fight |
| Diphtheria is a highly contagious infection that affects the nose, throat and sometimes cause ulcers on the skin. | Diphtheria is a highly contagious infection that affects the nose, throat and sometimes cause ulcers on the skin. |
| According to the NHS website, it is spread by coughs and sneezes or through close contact with someone who is infected, and in serious cases can be fatal. | According to the NHS website, it is spread by coughs and sneezes or through close contact with someone who is infected, and in serious cases can be fatal. |
| It can also be spread by sharing items such as cups, cutlery, clothing or bedding with an infected person. | It can also be spread by sharing items such as cups, cutlery, clothing or bedding with an infected person. |
| The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there had been an "increase" in cases of diphtheria reported among migrants arriving in the UK. | The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there had been an "increase" in cases of diphtheria reported among migrants arriving in the UK. |
| It has confirmed 50 cases were identified as of 25 November, including among children. The figure stood at 39 on November 10. | It has confirmed 50 cases were identified as of 25 November, including among children. The figure stood at 39 on November 10. |
| Public health experts have raised concerns about the spread of the disease as migrants were moved to hotels. | Public health experts have raised concerns about the spread of the disease as migrants were moved to hotels. |
| The latest UKHSA report said 38 of the cases have been reported in south-east England, with some cases also detected across London, the West Midlands and the north-east of England. | The latest UKHSA report said 38 of the cases have been reported in south-east England, with some cases also detected across London, the West Midlands and the north-east of England. |
| The health body has also advised vaccines and antibiotics are offered to people on arrival at their new accommodation. | The health body has also advised vaccines and antibiotics are offered to people on arrival at their new accommodation. |
| Concerns have been raised by health officials and campaigners over the welfare of migrants staying at the centre | Concerns have been raised by health officials and campaigners over the welfare of migrants staying at the centre |
| Immigration minister Robert Jenrick said any asylum seekers who may have the infection but are already in hotels will be told to isolate in their rooms while they are treated. | Immigration minister Robert Jenrick said any asylum seekers who may have the infection but are already in hotels will be told to isolate in their rooms while they are treated. |
| He later confirmed the isolation centres would be similar to those used to curb infections during the Covid-19 pandemic. | He later confirmed the isolation centres would be similar to those used to curb infections during the Covid-19 pandemic. |
| Mr Jenrick told the Commons: "From today, no-one presenting with symptoms will progress into the asylum accommodation system. | Mr Jenrick told the Commons: "From today, no-one presenting with symptoms will progress into the asylum accommodation system. |
| "They will either remain at Manston, isolating for a short period, or they will travel to a designated isolation centre in secure transport where they will be treated until deemed medically fit." | "They will either remain at Manston, isolating for a short period, or they will travel to a designated isolation centre in secure transport where they will be treated until deemed medically fit." |
| The treatment of migrants at the processing centre in Kent has triggered a wave of campaigns and concern from health professionals and campaigners. | The treatment of migrants at the processing centre in Kent has triggered a wave of campaigns and concern from health professionals and campaigners. |
| At one point, the facility designed to hold 1,600 people contained 4,000. | At one point, the facility designed to hold 1,600 people contained 4,000. |
| Charity Detention Action launched a legal campaign to remove migrants housed in the facility for longer than 24 hours. | Charity Detention Action launched a legal campaign to remove migrants housed in the facility for longer than 24 hours. |
| Home Secretary Suella Braverman said the overcrowding was caused by a lack of suitable accommodation. | Home Secretary Suella Braverman said the overcrowding was caused by a lack of suitable accommodation. |
| She told MPs: "What I have refused to do is to prematurely release thousands of people into local communities without having anywhere for them to stay." | She told MPs: "What I have refused to do is to prematurely release thousands of people into local communities without having anywhere for them to stay." |
| A post-mortem examination is being carried out to determine the cause of death of the man who died after being held at Manston. A test indicated "diphtheria may be the cause" of his illness, government officials have said. | A post-mortem examination is being carried out to determine the cause of death of the man who died after being held at Manston. A test indicated "diphtheria may be the cause" of his illness, government officials have said. |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Home Office | Home Office |
| Manston | Manston |
| Health | |
| Refugees and asylum seekers | Refugees and asylum seekers |