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  • 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

  • Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 28 April 2021

    Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK secures extra 60 million Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines

    The doses will be used alongside other vaccines to support preparations for a booster programme from the autumn.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK sends oxygen factories to support India

    The UK will send further vital oxygen equipment to India in support of the country’s fight against coronavirus (COVID-19).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The vital role of medical examiners

    Minister for Patient Safety, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Nadine Dorries spoke at the Royal College of Pathologists' Medical Examiner Annual Conference.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New campaign launches urging the public to get COVID-19 vaccine

    Real-world data shows hospitalisations and deaths from COVID-19 are falling significantly due to the vaccine roll-out.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Stunning photographs show the people behind the national vaccination effort

    Today the government has published a series of photographs taken by photojournalists working with the NHS, showcasing the people behind the UK-wide vaccination programme -- ahead of a campaign urging under-50s to get the jab.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Further surge testing to be deployed in Birmingham

    Additional surge testing and genomic sequencing deployed in Birmingham 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

  • BRIT Awards to go ahead with live audience as latest event in Government research programme

    The 2021 BRIT Awards ceremony will go ahead with a live audience as the latest addition to the government’s Events Research Programme

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government