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Oral statement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on coronavirus and the government's plans to put us in the strongest possible position for this winter.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke at Policy Exchange about the future of public health.
A brand new organisation whose primary focus is public health protection and infectious disease capability is being established by the government.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock thanks the NHS workforce for the dedication they have shown in the national effort against coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke at the Royal College of Physicians about the future of healthcare.
The Health Secretary welcomes the launch of the new NHS People Plan as he launches a new bureaucracy-busting drive so staff can spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock responds to pausing of lockdown easements in Blackburn with Darwen, and Luton.
Face coverings must be worn in additional enclosed public spaces from 24 July in England, as the government takes further steps to help curb the spread of the virus.
The number of doctors in the NHS has also risen by 7,890, figures to the end of April 2020 show.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about measures to increase testing and support the NHS this winter, and the latest vaccine developments.
The UK has secured early access to 90 million doses of promising coronavirus vaccine candidates.
A new framework setting out how to manage COVID-19 outbreaks through the use of national and local expertise has been published by the government.
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