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Government publishes SAGE minutes
The Government Office for Science has today (Friday 29 May) published the minutes from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings 1 to 34, up until the beginning of May.
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The R number and growth rate in the UK
The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): scientific evidence supporting the UK government response
The national and global response to the spread of COVID-19 continues to develop quickly and our collective knowledge of the virus is growing by the second.
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Sir Patrick Vallance pays tribute to Robert May
Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) Sir Patrick Vallance comments on the sad news that Robert May has passed away.
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UK launches whole genome sequence alliance to map spread of coronavirus
The £20 million investment could help public health agencies combat COVID-19 and future pandemics.
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Foresight projects give evidence to policymakers to help them create policies that are more resilient to the future.
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