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		<title>Understanding Bird Flu and How to Prepare for It in 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As we step into 2025, the threat of infectious diseases continues to be a global concern. One such disease that has raised alarm in the past is bird flu, or avian influenza, a viral infection that primarily affects birds but has the potential to spread to humans under certain conditions. While outbreaks of bird flu [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rising Cases of HMPV in the UK: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As we move through the colder months, respiratory illnesses become increasingly common. One virus gaining attention in the UK is the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a lesser-known but significant pathogen that can cause respiratory symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Recent reports indicate a steady rise in HMPV cases, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>HALF OF YORKSHIRE FIRMS COULD MAKE EMPLOYEES RETURN TO THE WORKPLACE BEFORE THEY’RE COMFORTABLE</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[oliviaprole]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[More than half of businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber could make employees return to their normal workplaces before they are comfortable doing so, according to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health. When asked about their plans to return to the workplace as COVID-19 restrictions ease, more than half of business owners and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Adam Hills is asking for Celebrities to rally round</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[  Adam Hills is asking for Celebrities to rally round and support  Variety &#8211; the Children’s Charity.    A host of Celebrities including Keith Lemon, Vic Reeves, David Walliams, Brian May, Sir Cliff Richard, Jeremy Vine, Heather Small, Dame Shirley Bassey, Jason Manford, All Saints, Lorraine Kelly and Adam Hills himself are generously donating some [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Yorkshire based Reef.Global taps into the future of hybrid working</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reef.Global, which is based in Sheffield, is seeking £350K investment to further grow its revolutionary Third Workspace App. Reef.Global will launch in September and connect businesses and hospitality venues such as cafes, hotels, pubs and restaurants across the world via a unique app. Demand for cost-effective workspace is increasing exponentially and Reef will help to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Easing back into socialising post pandemic</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As lock down begins to ease across the UK, many are suffering from social anxiety so it’s important to sustain this community camaraderie whilst easing back into socialising beyond Covid. The pandemic has also undoubtedly bought about a renewed sense of community spirit not seen since war time.  Rooted in community, there have been a wealth of positive [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>FURTHER INVESTMENT SPEEDS UP PRODUCTION OF PPE</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yorkshire based PFF has invested in new folding equipment to speed up production of disposable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at its Washington, Tyne and Wear plant.   The new equipment will work alongside PFF’s recently installed custom-built PPE manufacturing machinery and comes on the back of the company’s appointment by the Department of Health and Social Care to produce 360m aprons for frontline NHS and healthcare workers.  The contract has already seen the company create 100 new jobs [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cellhire supports O2 with NHS COVID-19 vaccination rollout at more than 1,500 sites</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Western Associates]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[19-3-21. York.  Global telecommunications provider Cellhire is supporting UK mobile network operator O2 to connect more than 1,600 NHS vaccination sites in England with a range of connectivity solutions across multiple networks.  Working around-the-clock, including over the Christmas and New Year period, the combined effort from both companies is delivering the connectivity and technical hardware [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>NEW COVID-19 TESTING CENTRE FIRED UP IN GIPTON</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Mortimer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Charity Fire Station Pandemic Covid19 Lateral Flow Testing Centre]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A new lateral flow Covid-19 testing centre funded by central government, will open at The Old Fire Station in Gipton next month. The centre will be based within meeting room spaces normally hired out to the community and other organisations and will provide tests on a daily basis to invited professional groups. It will be [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>EXERCISE CLASSES GIVE YORKSHIRE CARE HOME RESIDENTS A WELCOME BOOST</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Mortimer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Yorkshire based care home group is helping residents to boost their physical and mental strength after launching a series of bespoke ‘lockdown proof’ exercise classes and programmes. Czajka Care Group’s five nursing and care homes, which are based in Nab Wood, near Shipley and in Steeton and Cross Hills, between Skipton and Keighley are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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