Dive right in! Like the weather, the Daily Star's FREE newsletter is a scorcherTwo rare tick-borne infections have been transmitted in the UK for the first time – leaving two in hospital.Public Health England (PHE) confirmed cases of babesiosis and a probable case of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in England today.It is the first case of the former being acquired in the UK, and the second case of the latter being acquired on these shores.Both patients have been taken to hospital and are receiving treatment.However, PHE insists the risk to the UK population is low.Dr Katherine Russell, Consultant in the Emerging Infections and Zoonoses team at PHE, said: "It is important to emphasise that cases of babesiosis and TBE in England are rare and.
Read more on dailystar.co.uk