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Deadly 'Sloth Virus' Detected in UK for First Time

Health authorities issue urgent public warning

16 August 2025 · 00:15 UTC

UK health authorities have confirmed the country's first recorded case of the so-called 'sloth virus,' a rare but potentially deadly pathogen.

Officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and follow hygiene guidance while investigations continue into how the virus entered the country.