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The government has today introduced strengthened powers to bolster protections against the coronavirus outbreak for people in England.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Professor Chris Whitty announces 4 further cases of coronavirus.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty statement about a new case of novel coronavirus in England.
People who are already working as healthcare professionals could train to become doctors and nurses more quickly now that the UK has left the EU.
The Foreign Office evacuation flight has left China for the UK to repatriate British nationals and others from Wuhan following the coronavirus outbreak there.
UK aid will help prevent the spread of the virus in developing countries, by supporting them to rapidly identify and care for patients with symptoms.
PHE is aware of a reported outbreak of a novel coronavirus in Wuhan City, China, and has offered advice to travellers to the area regarding this as well as the ongoing avian flu risk.
The increase in diagnostic capacity from one laboratory in London to 12 labs will accelerate the country’s testing capabilities.
Government and NHS commit an additional £1.5 billion in total for general practice
Details of the second evacuation flight from Wuhan and scheduled flights from the rest of mainland China.
The Foreign Office will charter another civilian aircraft to help British nationals and their dependants leave Wuhan for the UK due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Scientists at Public Health England (PHE) have fully sequenced the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) viral genome.
Oral statement to Parliament on the report of the independent inquiry into the issues raised by Paterson.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement following the update to FCO Travel Advice advising against 'all but essential' travel to China.
A UK-wide public information campaign has been launched to advise the public on how to slow the spread of coronavirus and reduce the impact on NHS services.
Government has pledged £20 million to develop a new vaccine for coronavirus and other infectious diseases
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, statement about cases of novel coronavirus in England.
A flight is carrying 83 British nationals and 41 foreign nationals from Wuhan to the UK following the coronavirus outbreak in China.
Update on the UK risk level regarding novel coronavirus.
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