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Thousands of patients severely ill with coronavirus will have their genetic code studied to help scientists understand whether a person’s genetics may influence their susceptibility to the virus.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government has announced the expansion of the expert team leading on the rapid nationwide roll-out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) test and trace programme.
Announcing new safer travel guidance for members of the public and safer transport guidance for operators.
Guidance for safer travel and safer transport operations during the next phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The public is advised to consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces such as shops, trains and buses to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Alternative ways to travel, such as walking and cycling, could relieve the pressure on public transport.
NHS and social care staff in the UK are set to receive millions of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) over the coming months thanks to new collaborations with a number of organisations.
A batch of new ventilators from the Government’s Ventilator Challenge has arrived in the UK this week.
Writing in today’s Western Mail, Welsh Secretary Simon Hart set out the importance of moving forward out of lockdown as one United Kingdom
Review will analyse how different factors can impact on people’s health outcomes from COVID-19.
Baroness Dido Harding has been appointed to lead the programme of testing and tracing as part of the government’s ongoing response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
A new dedicated app for the adult social care workforce in England has been launched to support staff through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
New guidance will allow clinics to reopen if they can prove measures to protect staff and patients are in place.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 4 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Isle of Wight residents will be the first to get access to a new contact tracing app as part of government action to minimise the spread of COVID-19.
Letter from health minister Jo Churchill confirming Public Health England’s (PHE) role and priorities for the financial year 2020 to 2021.
Letters from Richard Gleave to directors of public health providing an update on the scaling up of COVID-19 contact tracing.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 1 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners.
Local Government Secretary thanks councils in England for their support during the pandemic and outlines how staff can get tested.
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