Bluetongue cases have been reported in both England and Wales as of August 4, 2026.

8 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 17

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Bluetongue cases have been reported in both England and Wales as of August 4, 2026.

Who's involved

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England Wales

How it developed

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Aug 14Sheila Voas confirmed a bluetongue serotype 3 case in Galloway, which is located within Scotland.Sub-event
Aug 6Bluetongue serotype 3 outbreak confirmed in England.1 source
- fwi.co.uk
Aug 4Confirmed bluetongue cases reported in England and Wales.1 source
- fwi.co.uk

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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Wales
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Wales is currently failing to meet established cancer care targets.Mon 17:08
- The Department for Transport published a briefing paper on LTRS, outlining a strategy that applies across the entire UK, involving the House of Lords.Mon 17:03

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