The Public Health Agency (PHA) has been advised of a cluster of 10 cases of Legionnaires’ disease among residents of England and Wales who travelled to Corfu since August. There have been no associated cases reported in Northern Ireland. The PHA is advising those travelling to Corfu to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Legionnaires' disease, which is a form of pneumonia. Travellers to Corfu who develop flu-like illness while in Corfu or within two weeks of their return should seek medical advice.

Infections can be spread easily in childcare settings where large numbers of children, who are vulnerable to infection because their immunity may not be fully developed, come together. Therefore the Public Health Agency (PHA) has developed a booklet to provide nurseries and other childcare settings with infection prevention and control advice.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) recognises the great wealth of experience and culture that the minority ethnic population bring to Northern Ireland. The Agency has also identified their specific needs as they can also represent one of our most vulnerable groups. New migrants in particular may have complex health needs, but may also have difficulty getting the support they need (and are entitled to) from our health and social care system.