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How PHE, together with NHS England and DHSC, will prioritise testing for those most at risk of severe illness from the virus.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
British nationals aged 70 and over, and those with underlying health conditions like chronic diseases and diabetes, are advised not to travel on cruise ships.
Matt Hancock’s message to NHS nurses at the Chief Nursing Officer’s Summit.
British passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship are returning to the UK on a US flight.
The Foreign Office is working with the US authorities to repatriate British nationals on board the Grand Princess due to a coronavirus outbreak on the ship.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces further proposed measures to combat spread of COVID-19, as government's enhanced approach to pandemic preparation continues
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Chris Whitty statement on first death of patient with coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Chris Whitty statement on 25 new cases of COVID-19.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care addressed the British Chambers of Commerce on the role of business in tackling coronavirus.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Chris Whitty statement on 32 new cases of COVID-19.
Washing hands for 20 seconds is central to the expanded public awareness campaign to prevent and slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock updated Parliament on the government's coronavirus action plan.
The action plan provides information on the government's plans to contain the spread of coronavirus and what action could be taken if the virus does spread.
France, Germany and the UK commit to providing a comprehensive package of both material and financial support to combat the rapid spread of the disease.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty statement on 4 new cases of COVID-19.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty statement on 12 new cases of COVID-19.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock will launch a refreshed public information campaign, and set out an enhanced government approach to pandemic preparation.
Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners.
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