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Individuals who need to self-isolate because of coronavirus will still be able to vote in the local elections through new emergency proxy voting measures.
Tough new enforcement measures – from fixed penalty notices to imprisonment – will come into force on Monday 15 February.
Anyone who has visited a country on the UK’s travel ban list in the last 10 days will have to quarantine in hotels from today.
Statement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the new system of health measures at the border that will come into force on Monday 15 February.
From 15 February anyone travelling to the UK from a country on the UK’s travel ban list will be required to quarantine in a government-approved facility for 10 days.
The Home Secretary led the Downing Street briefing on coronavirus, where she announced a new £800 fine for people who attend house parties.
People returning to the UK from these locations will need to self-isolate for 10 days.
People returning to the UK from the UAE will need to self-isolate for 10 days, as the country has been removed from the travel corridor.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty writes about the UK's battle with Covid-19.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care shares thoughts on vaccines, testing and the R number.
Oral statement to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the new COVID-19 regulations following the move to a national lockdown.
When visiting your local coastline please take care and follow the rules and social distancing guidelines according to the guidance for your area.
A written statement from the Health and Social Care Secretary to the House of Commons giving an update on local restriction tiers in England.
The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke to the House of Commons about the approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine and the current surge in COVID-19 numbers.
More areas move to Tier 4 to limit the spread of the virus as case rates rise across the country.
This group is advised to stay at home at all times, unless for exercise or medical appointments, and not to attend work, even if they are unable to work from home.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference.
New guidance will safely allow indoor visits to care homes across England as the country moves back into tiered restrictions.
New short film released by the government shows how coronavirus lingers in enclosed spaces, and how to keep your home ventilated.
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