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These regulations require businesses selling food or drink to consume on the premises, and some others, to close, to protect public health.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A raft of new measures, including a helpline for the most in need of support, have been set out for those considered to be extremely vulnerable.
More than 80 medicines used to treat patients in intensive care units have been banned from parallel export from the UK.
People unable to work for more than seven days because of coronavirus (COVID-19) can obtain an isolation note through a new online service.
The funding will help patients who no longer need urgent hospital treatment to return home, making at least 15,000 beds available during the coronavirus outbreak.
Free access to online NHS services will be available for as long as coronavirus (COVID-19) remains widespread in the UK.
The Existing Liabilities Scheme for General Practice (ELSGP) will provide general practice staff with cover for historical NHS clinical negligence claims.
The government will increase the number of people tested for COVID-19 to 25,000 hospital patients a day.
New laws will be introduced to protect public health, increase NHS capacity, strengthen social care and support the public to take the right action at the right time.
The Prime Minister has set up new ministerial structures to coordinate, prioritise and respond to the coronavirus pandemic across government.
Next stage of COVID-19 public information campaign highlights guidance for households with possible infection.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock updated Parliament on the significant steps taken to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
New and updated industry guidance published on limiting the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), following last week’s shift to the ‘delay’ phase of the action plan.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock outlines the steps taken over recent days in the fight against COVID-19
PrEP will be routinely available across England as part of the government’s aim to end HIV transmission by 2030.
Launch of the next stage of the public information campaign including TV adverts featuring CMO Professor Chris Whitty.
Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) reviews Covid19.
Adults receiving social care will be better protected by new guidance for councils and care providers as the government works to delay the spread of COVID-19.
The government has announced that we are moving out of the contain phase and into delay, in response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Matt Hancock’s message to NHS nurses at the Chief Nursing Officer’s Summit.
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