Sakthi Karunanithi

Some futuristic-looking HEPA filters - but are they the future for Lancashire's classrooms? (image: AdobeStock)

Call for 'bug-banishing' kit in all classrooms to reduce Covid, strep A and flu

Toilets that are not usually open to the public can often be accessed by those carrying a "Just Can't Wait" card

Lancashire backs 'the freedom to pee and poo' in push for toilet availability

Parents in Lancashire are being urged to be vigilant for symptoms of Strep A in children

Strep A: Here's what to do if you suspect your child might have symptoms

Preventative antibiotics could be given to children at schools affected by Strep A infections, according to the UK schools minister

New cases of Strep A confirmed at nurseries and schools in Lancashire

The 16 days of activism to support the White Ribbon Campaign begin today.

Libraries join 16 days of activism against domestic abuse

There are currently 244 hospital beds occupied by confirmed COVID-19 patients in Lancashire's hospitals as of Monday, October 24

Lancashire health bosses reveal number of Covid patients currently in hospital

On Thursday, October 6, Lancashire County cabinet will be asked to endorse the £900,000 package of measures to support Lancastrians.

Council to agree a £900,000 package of measures to support Lancashire residents

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi, Lancashire County Council's director of public health

'Be prepared': Lancashire public health boss issues winter warning

Lancaster University is preparing for a bumper graduation ceremony. Photo: Chris Ison/PA Wire

Lancaster University prepares to celebrate bumper graduation ceremony with 7,000...

A health worker administers polio vaccine drops to a child during a door-to-door polio vaccination campaign

Polio: Lancashire's Public Health boss reveals frontline experience of disease

Sakthi Karunanithi

Lancashire's Public Health boss “concerned” as Covid cases rise again

Poliomyelitis virus vaccine with stethoscope and syringe at the background

Polio worry: This is what Lancashire's Public Health boss is urging you to do

There has been an increase in the number of County Hall staff whose pay and benefits package tops £100,000

The Lancashire council staff getting over £100,000 per year for their job

Dr Sakthi Karunanithi

Lancashire Covid infection rates sore by 80%

Lancashire County Council's director of public health, Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, wants people with Covid to continue to self-isolate

'Stay cautious': call for county to keep its guard up when Covid rules change

Coun Jayne Rear and Coun Michael Green

Schools to receive new ventilation equipment thanks to £150,000 Lancashire Count...

Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, Director of Public Health for Lancashire County Council

Lancashire health boss bracing for 'tsunami of Omicron' cases

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi has asked people to take a test before meeting up with others this New Year's Eve - and for anyone with even mild symptoms that could be Covid to stay at home

'Do the right thing': New Year's Eve appeal from Lancashire public health boss

County Coun Charlie Edwards with Stagecoach staff in Morecambe

Bus operators offer free travel to people getting their vaccination and boosters

Free bus journey offer in Lancashire to support vaccination drive

Free travel to get jabs in Lancashire

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi's daughter created some inspiring messages for her dad...

'Let's do it for Lancashire's kids', says public health boss on Covid battle

Ian Watkinson, Lancashire's representative on the executive committee of the National Education Union, believes a "firebreak" around the Christmas holiday could help stem the spread of Omicron...

Call to keep Lancashire children off school longer at Christmas to slow Omicron

Lancaster Town Hall is being used as a Covid vaccination centre.

Omicron variant of Covid identified in Lancaster

Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, director of public health for Lancashire County Council

Lancs health chiefs urge public to get back to Covid basics amid Omicron variant

The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has now confirmed there is avian influenza A (H5N1) in wild bird populations in Lancashire

Bird Flu confirmed in Lancashire as public urged not to pick up dead swans, gees...

Health bosses say more than 150,000 people across Lancashire and South Cumbria have received a Covid-19 booster jab

Thousands of people across Lancashire get Covid-19 booster jab

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi has issued a clarion call over rising Covid case rates

"Wake up": call for fresh Covid caution in Lancashire as cases leap by 20 percen...

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi

'Stay at home if you can' message issued as Lancashire battles 'worst cold ever'

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi, Lancashire County Council's director of public health

"Avoidable and unjust": Lancashire's higher-than-average Covid death rate

The new rules on self isolation come into play in Lancashire from today

Lancashire residents urged to 'not drop guard' as new self isolation rules chang...

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi wants the vaccine-hesitant to "have a chat" with people who know what they are talking about

Lancashire's vaccine rate slows as residents urged to 'ignore rubbish on social ...

Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, director of public health for Lancashire County Council

Lancashire health chief's 'Freedom Day' warning as Covid cases rise

Dr. Sarita Robinson

Masks rule change could leave most cautious Lancashire residents "not going anyw...

Face masks will continue to be advised for Lancashire residents even if the legal requirement to wear them in certain settings is dropped later this month

Lancashire advised to stick with masks and social distancing beyond 19th July

Supporters at Preston's Fan Zone for England's Euro 2020 match against Germany

'Keep your Covid sense' warning to England fans meeting for Euro 2020 match in L...

Hospitality workers across the Lancaster district are being urged to take a Covid test.

Hospitality workers across Lancaster district urged to take a Covid test

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi says he knows many will be disappointed by the delay to the end of restrictions

"Sensible" to delay lockdown-lifting as Covid rates rise across Lancashire, publ...

Lancashire has been given "enhanced response area" status

Lancashire declared a Covid "enhanced response area" - this is what it means

New Covid guidance has been issued across most of Lancashire - and more support

'It's about doing things safely, getting tested and having a jab': Lancashire's ...

A leading teaching union official had wanted schools in Lancashire to stay shut for a week after half term

'No benefit' to keeping Lancashire's schools closed for Covid circuit breaker af...

England fans are set to gather on the Flag Market - but will be socially distanced for at least the first two screenings of the team's group games (pictured: Mike Pixton, centre, with Serena Baxter, Paul Harrison, Paul Butcher and Richard Fontana)

'Don't let Preston's Euro 2020 Fan Zone become a super-spreader event', urges pu...

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi has been calling for Lancashire to be prioritised for the vaccine rollout since late last year

Lancashire's public health boss wants walk-in vaccine centres for ALL over-18s

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi is urging people to check their eligibility for the vaccine to see if they can get a jab now

'Check and get' call for Covid vaccines as rates spike in some parts of Lancashi...

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi

Lancashire should "think twice" before using Covid freedoms, as Indian variant s...

Masks will continue to be recommended in most Lancashire schools from 17th May

Lancashire schools are told pupils should keep their face coverings on from Mond...

Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi wants local flexibility over the vaccine rollout in Lancashire

'Let us vaccinate as we see fit': Lancashire public health boss speaks out over ...