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The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke to the House of Commons about the approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine and the current surge in COVID-19 numbers.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
More areas move to Tier 4 to limit the spread of the virus as case rates rise across the country.
Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine meets regulator’s strict standards of safety, efficacy and quality.
Joint clinical advice from the 4 UK Chief Medical Officers on the prioritisation of first doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines.
Edward Argar wrote to the health and social care sector about the UK–EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement and the government's preparations for 1 January 2021.
Government update on the Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
DHSC's Chief Commercial Officer wrote to medicine suppliers, supply chain and businesses.
DHSC's Chief Commercial Officer wrote to medicines and medical product suppliers, supply chain and businesses.
Promotions on food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) in retailers will be restricted from April 2022, the government has confirmed today.
More than 600,000 people in the UK have received the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as part of the largest vaccination programme in British history.
Tracing performance has remained high with 92.6% of contacts reached last week, and the proportion of contacts reached within 24 hours increased to 97.5%.
Exponential rises in cases in the South East and East of England necessitate decisive action ahead of the formal review on 30 December.
Care homes across the country will benefit from additional rapid testing to test staff twice a week to help protect residents and workers from the virus.
Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing.
More local authorities to be offered rapid-turnaround lateral flow tests to detect asymptomatic cases and help slow the spread of coronavirus.
The number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 13,313 on last year to a record 299,184, and the number of doctors rose by 6,030 to a record 122,446, figures to the end of September show.
This group is advised to stay at home at all times, unless for exercise or medical appointments, and not to attend work, even if they are unable to work from home.
New strain of COVID-19 reported to World Health Organization.
Seven sites will receive a share of over £5.5m pot to research how nature can be used to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2021 to 2022, from the Health and Social Care Secretary to the DDRB.
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