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The national and global response to the spread of COVID-19 continues to develop quickly and our collective knowledge of the virus is growing by the second.
A weekly coronavirus (COVID-19) testing model using a new ‘no-swab’ saliva test is to be piloted in Southampton from this week (22 June).
The health minister's letter thanks directors of public health and their teams for their response to COVID-19 so far.
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CICs) has robust plans in place to maintain services for CICs and protect the welfare of employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Coronavirus guidance for aviation operators and safer air travel guidance for passengers.
Public Health England's (PHE’s) response to coverage and a leader column in the Sunday Telegraph on 31 May 2020.
The Government Office for Science has today (Friday 29 May) published the minutes from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings 1 to 34, up until the beginning of May.
The Government Office for Science is publishing the latest R number range for the UK.
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.
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.
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