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Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do
Read the latest information about the coronavirus situation in the UK, along with guidance for what to do if you think you’re at risk.
Policy paper
Coronavirus (COVID-19): scaling up testing programmes
How the government intends to scale up testing programmes to provide a test to anyone who needs one.
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NHS asks people to share their coronavirus symptoms to help others
A new Coronavirus Status Checker will help the NHS coordinate its response and build up additional data on the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK
The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk level in the UK.
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We support ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer.
DHSC is a ministerial department, supported by 29 agencies and public bodies.
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Department of Health and Social Care
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
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0207 210 4850
Fax
0115 902 3202
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0207 222 2262
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This is because most staff are working from home unless absolutely necessary. We’re sorry for the inconvenience this will cause but hope you will understand.
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Department of Health and Social Care
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
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This is because most staff are working from home unless absolutely necessary. We’re sorry for the inconvenience this will cause but hope you will understand.
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