Yellow cold health alert issued for 5 regions of England

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for the North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands and East Midlands regions of England.

The alert will be in place from 6am on Friday 13 February until 8am on Monday 16 February.

Other regions of England are currently unaffected.

UKHSA has published guidance for professionals protecting vulnerable people and for the public on staying safe during periods of cold weather.