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An expansion of the current Vivaldi study will test thousands more care home staff and residents for their immune response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
16 hospitals across England will receive a share of nearly £16 million to introduce electronic prescriptions.
New short film released by the government shows how coronavirus lingers in enclosed spaces, and how to keep your home ventilated.
Vaccine could be delivered to the UK from Spring 2021.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference.
Royal Mail is introducing a weekend extension for some priority postboxes from 21 November.
The UK Government has opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at Thimblerow Car Park in Perth
Biotech company Moderna has published positive efficacy results from its Phase 3 studies of its potential COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium will use the funding to expand whole genome sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The labs in Leamington Spa and Scotland will add 600,000 to the UK's daily testing capacity when operating at full capacity, meaning faster turnaround times for test results.
Named family and friends may soon be able to regularly visit loved ones in care homes as a new testing pilot is launched.
The letters set out arrangements for the designated settings scheme for people discharged to a care home with a positive COVID-19 test.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock spoke about how we can use the lessons learnt during the pandemic to build a better health service for everyone.
Findings from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI show infections continue to rapidly increase with over 1 in 80 people infected.
NHS Test and Trace has completed a record number of cases during this reporting week, with 85% of people who have tested positive successfully contacted.
Extensive clinical evaluation shows lateral flow tests are accurate and sensitive enough to be used in the community, including for asymptomatic people.
Lord Bethell of Romford (Minister for Innovation) delivered the following UK statement to the WHO 73rd World Health Assembly.
Baroness Dido Harding talks about the achievements of NHS Test and Trace, and the focus to improve the service so that we're better able to live with COVID through the winter and beyond.
A new consultation has been launched on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt in the UK to tackle the obesity crisis and get the nation fit and healthy.
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