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The government has ordered 2 million of the first British-manufactured tests for use in asymptomatic testing.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty writes about the UK's battle with Covid-19.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care shares thoughts on vaccines, testing and the R number.
Chief Medical Adviser for NHS Test and Trace, Susan Hopkins, on the importance of testing those without symptoms.
Minister Nadhim Zahawi shares his thoughts on the three Covid-19 vaccines and full vaccine deployment plan
The new framework will raise awareness of rare diseases, speed up diagnosis and improve care and treatment.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised the Moderna vaccine after an extensive analysis of the vaccine’s safety, quality and effectiveness.
Clinical trial results show the drugs reduce risk of death by 24% for critically ill patients and time spent in intensive care by up to 10 days.
The first people will receive the Oxford University/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine today (4 January 2021) as the NHS rapidly expands COVID-19 vaccination programmes across the UK.
During the week of 24 to 30 December, 684,747 people who had tested positive, and their contacts, were reached and told to self-isolate.
The UK Government has opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at Riverside Car Park in Wick
Oral statement to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the new COVID-19 regulations following the move to a national lockdown.
Natalie Forrest appointed to lead the government's plans to build 40 new hospitals by 2030, as part of the largest hospital-building project in a generation.
A joint statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) recommending that the UK COVID-19 alert level move from level 4 to level 5.
COVID-19 tests available at haulier information advice sites around England.
Restrictions on primary schools will be introduced across London
Letter to the profession from the UK Chief Medical Officers regarding the UK COVID-19 vaccination programmes
A written statement from the Health and Social Care Secretary to the House of Commons giving an update on local restriction tiers in England.
Nearly 2.4 million people were tested at least once between 17 and 23 December.
Everyone in England is being encouraged to stay at home to see in the new year safely.
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