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G7 Presidency statement

G7 Presidency statement

Friday, 04 June 2021

Statement by the UK government about the UK Presidency's of the G7....

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New G7 clinical trials charter to bolster global health defences

New G7 clinical trials charter to bolster global health defences

Friday, 04 June 2021

International health ministers agree new principles to share life-saving evidence and data to combat future pandemics. ...

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Government and life science industry join forces on 100 Days Mission for future pandemics

Government and life science industry join forces on 100 Days Mission for future pandemics

Thursday, 03 June 2021

Landmark collaboration to protect against future pandemic threats and slash time to develop and deploy new diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines to 1...

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Over half of UK adults vaccinated with second dose

Over half of UK adults vaccinated with second dose

Thursday, 03 June 2021

Over half of UK adults have been vaccinated with a second dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, giving them the strongest possible protection. ...

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Record number of doctors and nurses working in the NHS in England

Record number of doctors and nurses working in the NHS in England

Thursday, 03 June 2021

Provisional statistics published today (Thursday 3 June) show that as of March 2021, there are a total of 124,078 doctors and 304,542 nurses working i...

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Most vulnerable set to benefit from further £1 million investment to safeguard modern medicine

Most vulnerable set to benefit from further £1 million investment to safeguard modern medicine

Thursday, 03 June 2021

The Global Antimicrobial Resistance Innovation Fund is investing further funding to support the development of innovative treatments for antibiotic-re...

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Surge testing to be deployed in Derbyshire

Surge testing to be deployed in Derbyshire

Thursday, 03 June 2021

Surge testing being deployed in Derbyshire following the identification of a small number of confirmed cases of the variant first identified in India,...

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New international approach to combat emerging health threats as crucial G7 health talks begin

New international approach to combat emerging health threats as crucial G7 health talks begin

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

G7 health ministers pledge to combat future health threats by working together to identify early warning signs from animals and the environment. ...

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Three quarters of UK adults vaccinated with first dose

Three quarters of UK adults vaccinated with first dose

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Milestone reached as Health and Social Care Secretary gives a speech marking almost 6 months since unprecedented vaccination programme began....

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How we got here: lessons from the UK vaccine rollout

How we got here: lessons from the UK vaccine rollout

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Jenner Institute Laboratories, University of Oxford....

Life saving vaccination programme to hit more major milestones as new vaccine added to armoury

Life saving vaccination programme to hit more major milestones as new vaccine added to armoury

Saturday, 29 May 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock to acknowledge success of UK’s biggest vaccine drive in history at G7 meeting of Health Ministers this w...

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Eddie Gray appointed chair of Antivirals Taskforce

Eddie Gray appointed chair of Antivirals Taskforce

Friday, 28 May 2021

Eddie will be responsible for leading the work of the Taskforce and achieving its objective of having antiviral treatments ready for deployment by aut...

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Surge testing to be deployed across Lancashire

Surge testing to be deployed across Lancashire

Friday, 28 May 2021

Confirmed cases of new COVID-19 variant lead to surge testing in Burnley, Pendle, Hyndburn and Rossendale....

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Janssen coronavirus (COVID 19) vaccine authorised by UK medicines regulator

Janssen coronavirus (COVID 19) vaccine authorised by UK medicines regulator

Friday, 28 May 2021

Janssen's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)....

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Ministers across government urge women to shape women's health strategy

Ministers across government urge women to shape women's health strategy

Friday, 28 May 2021

Response to call for evidence has been overwhelming, with over 80,000 women, organisations and clinicians responding so far....

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Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 27 May 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 27 May 2021

Thursday, 27 May 2021

Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing....

Taking steps to bring about a healthier, safer and fairer world

Taking steps to bring about a healthier, safer and fairer world

Tuesday, 25 May 2021

Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock to the 74th World Health Assembly....

Surge testing to be deployed in North East Hampshire

Surge testing to be deployed in North East Hampshire

Monday, 24 May 2021

Working with the local authority, NHS Test and Trace is providing additional testing in areas across the Hart District, Rushmoor Borough and Surrey bo...

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Government launches new pilots to further support people to self isolate

Government launches new pilots to further support people to self isolate

Sunday, 23 May 2021

Health Secretary unveils new self-isolation support pilots for 9 areas across England with higher coronavirus (COVID-19) rates....

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60 million doses of COVID 19 vaccine administered in UK

60 million doses of COVID 19 vaccine administered in UK

Sunday, 23 May 2021

Over 60 million doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine have been administered, with 37.9 million people receiving at least one jab....

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Vaccine status drives over one million new users to the NHS App

Vaccine status drives over one million new users to the NHS App

Saturday, 22 May 2021

Over 1.3 million new people have registered to use the NHS App since the addition of COVID-19 vaccine status was announced on 7 May....

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Surge testing to be deployed in parts of west London

Surge testing to be deployed in parts of west London

Saturday, 22 May 2021

Additional coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR testing is to begin in the coming days in targeted settings and postcodes within Harrow, Ealing, Hillingdon and ...

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Testing and sequencing of sewage ramped up to help tackle COVID 19 outbreaks

Testing and sequencing of sewage ramped up to help tackle COVID 19 outbreaks

Friday, 21 May 2021

The innovative programme to test wastewater for traces of coronavirus (COVID-19) has ramped up sequencing capacity to support variant detection....

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Government sets out new action to tackle B1.617.2 variant

Government sets out new action to tackle B1.617.2 variant

Thursday, 20 May 2021

Health Secretary confirms details of further measures to tackle the B1.617.2 variant first identified in India....

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New award to recognise exceptional practice in adult social care workforce

New award to recognise exceptional practice in adult social care workforce

Thursday, 20 May 2021

The exceptional efforts of the social care workforce will be recognised through a new award launched by the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care....

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Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 1 March 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 1 March 2021

Thursday, 20 May 2021

Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing....

Everyone in the United Kingdom with symptoms now eligible for coronavirus tests

Everyone in the United Kingdom with symptoms now eligible for coronavirus tests

Thursday, 20 May 2021

Everyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms can now get a test....

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Oxford to play host to crucial G7 health talks

Oxford to play host to crucial G7 health talks

Thursday, 20 May 2021

Oxford University – an international hub of clinical and medical expertise – will host G7 Health Ministers’ Meeting in early June....

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World first COVID 19 vaccine booster study launches in UK

World first COVID 19 vaccine booster study launches in UK

Thursday, 20 May 2021

New government-funded clinical trial looking at different COVID-19 ‘booster’ vaccines launches in the UK...

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Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 19 May 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 19 May 2021

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing....

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