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  • COVID-19 alert level: update from the UK Chief Medical Officers (10 May 2021)

    A joint statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) recommending that the UK COVID-19 alert level move from level 4 to level 3.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Surge testing to be deployed in Ruislip

    Additional surge testing and genomic sequencing deployed in Ruislip where a confirmed case of a variant of concern has been identified.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Two-thirds of UK adults receive first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine

    More than 35 million people have been vaccinated with a first dose of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Surge testing to be deployed in Bolton

    Additional surge testing and genomic sequencing deployed in Bolton where a small number of confirmed cases of variants of concern have been identified.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More life-saving support for India on its way from UK

    A cargo plane left Belfast today, carrying 3 surplus 18-tonne oxygen generators and 1,000 ventilators as part of the UK’s response to India’s COVID-19 crisis.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Statement on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following JCVI update

    The government's statement following updated advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New cutting-edge testing centre to fast-track COVID-19 variant vaccines

    New state-of-the-art labs will test the effectiveness of vaccines against new variants.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in UK

    More than 34 million people have had at least one jab while 15 million have had both doses of the vaccine.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Surge testing to be deployed in Hounslow

    Additional testing in Woodlands area follows confirmed case of COVID-19 variant.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK sends further life-saving support to India

    India’s fight against a surge in coronavirus cases will be reinforced by new UK Government support.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government to launch 40,000 person daily contact testing study

    New study to offer daily rapid testing to contacts of positive COVID-19 cases.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Surge testing to be deployed in Tower Hamlets

    Everyone aged 11 years and over who lives, works or is educated in postcode E1 is strongly encouraged to take a COVID-19 PCR test when invited

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Care homes residents allowed more out-of-home visits

    Residents will be able to leave care homes for low-risk visits without needing to self-isolate on their return.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More women urged to come forward to shape women's health strategy

    Women from under-represented groups urged to respond to call for evidence to shape the future of women’s healthcare.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Surge testing to be deployed in Redbridge

    Additional surge testing and genomic sequencing deployed in Redbridge where 2 confirmed cases of a variant of concern have been identified.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The dedication of carers during the pandemic

    The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Hon Matt Hancock spoke at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) spring conference.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK to host global summit with CEPI to speed up new vaccine development

    The UK will host a fund-raising summit in 2022 to support the work of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance

    Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke at the United Nations high-level interactive dialogue on antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Hancock: transforming the UK into a life sciences superpower

    The Health and Social Care Secretary lays out the government's commitment to boost the UK life sciences sector and build on lessons from the pandemic.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Transforming the UK into a life sciences superpower

    The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock spoke at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) annual conference.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government