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Findings show 1 in 170 people in England had the virus between 18 September and 5 October, with 45,000 new infections every day.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Sir Patrick Vallance and Professor Chris Whitty gave a data briefing on coronavirus.
Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull moved to 'areas of intervention', with residents told not to meet with people from outside their households to control the spread of the virus.
The third report from the country’s largest study on coronavirus rates of infection has been published today showing that cases are increasing steadily across the country.
A new risk assessment, published by a multi-agency cross-government committee, reports that tick borne encephalitis is now likely to be present in England.
Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in UK.
The latest National Drought Group meeting reiterates expectation that water companies start planning now to manage potentially significant impacts next year.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Findings from the latest report of the government-backed REACT-1, one of the largest studies into coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in England, have been published today.
New restrictions will be introduced in parts of the north-east of England to curb rising infection rates.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference.
Findings from the latest report of the government-backed REACT-1, one of the largest studies into COVID-19 infections in England, have been published today.
Over 127,000 volunteers tested in England between 15 April and 3 May 2021 as part of one of the most significant COVID-19 studies in the world.
Findings from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI show infections have increased by 50% since the last REACT-1 study in May, with 1 in 670 people infected.
Digital Minister announces greater protections for children from online pornography on Safer Internet Day
A written statement from the Health and Social Care Secretary to the House of Commons giving an update on local restriction tiers in England.
Findings from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI show infections fell by over 30% during lockdown and levelled off, with 91 per 10,000 people infected in the most recent data.
Serious and widespread failings at Rainsbrook secure training centre have put children and staff at risk of harm, Ofsted, HMI Prisons and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) find.
Consultation responses reveal widespread support for rail devolution.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The findings from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI show infections remained very high throughout this period with 1 in 64 people infected.
More local authorities to be offered rapid-turnaround lateral flow tests to detect asymptomatic cases and help slow the spread of coronavirus.
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