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Daily contact testing rolled out to further critical sectors

Daily contact testing rolled out to further critical sectors

Friday, 23 July 2021

Daily contact testing will be offered to more emergency service and critical workers who would otherwise need to self isolate...

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Extra COVID 19 support deployed to North East

Extra COVID 19 support deployed to North East

Friday, 23 July 2021

The government is deploying additional support to the twelve local authorities in the North East...

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Public urged to continue protecting family and friends

Public urged to continue protecting family and friends

Thursday, 22 July 2021

New government campaign launches across England to remind public of importance of continuing healthy behaviours to reduce the spread of COVID-19....

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NHS staff to receive 3% pay rise

NHS staff to receive 3% pay rise

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Pay rise includes nurses, paramedics, consultants, dentists and salaried GPs. ...

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Promotions of unhealthy foods restricted from October 2022

Promotions of unhealthy foods restricted from October 2022

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022....

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New landmark strategy to improve the lives of autistic people

New landmark strategy to improve the lives of autistic people

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

The government has launched a new multi-million pound strategy to speed up diagnosis and improve support and care for autistic people....

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Chief Medical Officer annual report 2021

Chief Medical Officer annual report 2021

Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Chief Medical Officer seeks national strategy to improve health of coastal communities....

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Updated guidance for areas with additional COVID 19 measures in place

Updated guidance for areas with additional COVID 19 measures in place

Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Guidance has been set out on how to stay safe, including wearing a face covering in enclosed and crowded spaces and keeping spaces well ventilated...

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Statement on offering COVID 19 vaccines to at risk young people

Statement on offering COVID 19 vaccines to at risk young people

Monday, 19 July 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid accepts advice from Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation to offer vaccines to vulnerable young...

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Every adult in UK offered COVID 19 vaccine

Every adult in UK offered COVID 19 vaccine

Monday, 19 July 2021

Both first and second dose vaccine targets for 19 July hit ahead of schedule....

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More than 10 million people now using the NHS App

More than 10 million people now using the NHS App

Sunday, 18 July 2021

The number of people using the NHS App has now reached 10.4 million, as a new NHS COVID Pass verification app launches....

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Frontline health and care staff can work rather than self isolate

Frontline health and care staff can work rather than self isolate

Sunday, 18 July 2021

Frontline NHS and social care staff can attend work rather than self-isolate with testing mitigations in exceptional circumstances under updated guida...

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New research into treatment and diagnosis of long COVID

New research into treatment and diagnosis of long COVID

Saturday, 17 July 2021

15 new studies across the UK will expand research into long COVID to support thousands of vulnerable people, backed by nearly £20 million through the ...

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Biggest flu programme in history to roll out for winter 2021

Biggest flu programme in history to roll out for winter 2021

Friday, 16 July 2021

Free seasonal flu vaccine to be made available for over 35 million people this year....

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Almost 100% of people have antibodies after second vaccine

Almost 100% of people have antibodies after second vaccine

Thursday, 15 July 2021

Data highlights the importance of getting both doses for the best possible protection as restrictions are eased. ...

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Eight new hospitals to be built in England

Eight new hospitals to be built in England

Wednesday, 14 July 2021

The government is today announcing the launch of a selection process for 8 new hospitals in England....

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More than 2 in 3 adults receive both doses of vaccine

More than 2 in 3 adults receive both doses of vaccine

Wednesday, 14 July 2021

More than 35 million have now received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine – hitting the Prime Minister’s target almost a week early....

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New megalab opens to bolster fight against COVID 19

New megalab opens to bolster fight against COVID 19

Monday, 12 July 2021

UK’s first megalab opens in Royal Leamington Spa – one of the centrepieces of UK’s future test and trace infrastructure....

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Further support confirmed for Brighton and Hove to slow COVID 19 infections

Further support confirmed for Brighton and Hove to slow COVID 19 infections

Monday, 12 July 2021

Support introduced following a significant rise locally in COVID-19 case numbers. ...

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Further support confirmed for Oxford to slow COVID 19 infections

Further support confirmed for Oxford to slow COVID 19 infections

Friday, 09 July 2021

Support introduced following a significant rise locally in COVID-19 case numbers ...

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Amazon, Sky and Molson Coors back vaccine rollout campaign

Amazon, Sky and Molson Coors back vaccine rollout campaign

Friday, 09 July 2021

The businesses have joined a growing?list?of?leading employers?encouraging?their staff to get vaccinated....

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More than 80 million vaccines administered across the UK

More than 80 million vaccines administered across the UK

Friday, 09 July 2021

Over half of young people aged 18 to 24 in England have received a first dose following rapid uptake....

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Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid speaks to the Local Government Association

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid speaks to the Local Government Association

Thursday, 08 July 2021

The remarks were delivered to the Local Government Association conference on the 8 July 2021....

DHSC recognises the importance of transparent face masks to make communication easier

DHSC recognises the importance of transparent face masks to make communication easier

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Since September 2020, DHSC has been working on a coordinated range of initiatives to enable the creation and availability of safe and effective transp...

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New cross government unit to tackle drug misuse following major independent review

New cross government unit to tackle drug misuse following major independent review

Thursday, 08 July 2021

The new unit aims to end illegal drug-related illness and deaths....

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Latest REACT 1 study findings show COVID 19 infection rates 3 times lower for double vaccinated people

Latest REACT 1 study findings show COVID 19 infection rates 3 times lower for double vaccinated people

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

Interim findings from one of the country’s largest studies into COVID-19 infections in England have been published....

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Asymptomatic testing backed by new research studies

Asymptomatic testing backed by new research studies

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

Research published today demonstrates how effective widespread testing has been against emerging variants of concern....

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Additional support in North Tyneside scaled back

Additional support in North Tyneside scaled back

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

Extra support deployed in North Tyneside on 20 May is being scaled back as latest data shows local enhanced support has helped to slow the initial spr...

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Additional support for Leicester scaled back as local spread of COVID 19 slows

Additional support for Leicester scaled back as local spread of COVID 19 slows

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

Extra support deployed in Leicester on 20 May is being scaled back as the latest data shows local enhanced support has helped slow the initial spread ...

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New pilot to help people exercise more and eat better

New pilot to help people exercise more and eat better

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

The pilot will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make healthier choices...

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