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World first COVID 19 vaccine booster study launches in UK

World first COVID 19 vaccine booster study launches in UK

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

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

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New implementation plan to deliver world leading genomic healthcare

New implementation plan to deliver world leading genomic healthcare

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

New actions set out today position the UK as the most advanced genomic healthcare system in the world, and will create jobs....

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7 in 10 UK adults receive first dose of coronavirus (COVID 19) vaccine

7 in 10 UK adults receive first dose of coronavirus (COVID 19) vaccine

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Health services across the UK have now administered 57.8 million vaccines, including 36.9 million people with their first dose and 20.8 million with b...

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Surge testing to be deployed in Nuneaton

Surge testing to be deployed in Nuneaton

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Working with the local authority, NHS Test and Trace is providing additional testing in the Wembrook and Abbey wards. ...

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Public reminded to let in fresh air when meeting others indoors to reduce the spread of COVID 19

Public reminded to let in fresh air when meeting others indoors to reduce the spread of COVID 19

Sunday, 16 May 2021

Government launches new campaign backed by medical experts, scientists and businesses urging the public to open windows when meeting friends and famil...

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More than 20 million UK adults receive both doses of COVID 19 vaccine

More than 20 million UK adults receive both doses of COVID 19 vaccine

Sunday, 16 May 2021

More than 36 million people in the UK have been vaccinated with 1 dose and 20 million have received 2 doses. ...

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Football stars hail COVID 19 vaccine as the 'best defence' of 2021

Football stars hail COVID 19 vaccine as the 'best defence' of 2021

Friday, 14 May 2021

Harry Redknapp, Chris Kamara and Eniola Aluko among the football stars urging people to get COVID-19 vaccine in a new short film....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Hackney

Surge testing to be deployed in Hackney

Friday, 14 May 2021

Everyone over the age of 16 who lives or works in targeted areas within Shoreditch and Dalston should take a COVID-19 PCR test....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Blackburn with Darwen

Surge testing to be deployed in Blackburn with Darwen

Friday, 14 May 2021

Working in partnership with the local authority, NHS Test and Trace is providing additional testing and genomic sequencing in targeted areas within th...

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Most vulnerable offered second dose of COVID 19 vaccine earlier to help protect against variants

Most vulnerable offered second dose of COVID 19 vaccine earlier to help protect against variants

Friday, 14 May 2021

Action is part of measures to tackle rising cases of the B1.617.2 variant of concern....

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Employers unite to encourage over a million staff to get the COVID 19 vaccine

Employers unite to encourage over a million staff to get the COVID 19 vaccine

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Leading employers across the UK including Asda, IKEA and Santander come together to encourage their staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine when eligible....

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New measures to boost response to the B1.617.2 variant

New measures to boost response to the B1.617.2 variant

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Action is being taken to control the variant first identified in India which is beginning to spread in certain areas across the country....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Formby, Sefton

Surge testing to be deployed in Formby, Sefton

Thursday, 13 May 2021

NHS Test and Trace is providing additional testing in Formby, Sefton where the variant first identified in India has been found....

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New interim deputy chief medical officer for England announced

New interim deputy chief medical officer for England announced

Thursday, 13 May 2021

The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that Dr Thomas Waite has been appointed as interim deputy chief medical officer for England....

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Findings from latest COVID 19 REACT 1 study published

Findings from latest COVID 19 REACT 1 study published

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Over 127,000 volunteers tested in England between 15 April and 3 May 2021 as part of one of the most significant COVID-19 studies in the world....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Redditch

Surge testing to be deployed in Redditch

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

NHS Test and Trace is providing additional PCR testing in certain areas in Redditch, Worcestershire....

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Calorie labelling on menus to be introduced in cafes, restaurants and takeaways

Calorie labelling on menus to be introduced in cafes, restaurants and takeaways

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Government renews drive to tackle obesity and improve the nation’s health ...

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New 'We Offer Testing to our Staff' scheme launched

New 'We Offer Testing to our Staff' scheme launched

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

A new sticker scheme will allow businesses to easily show they are testing their staff regularly....

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More restrictions eased for care homes

More restrictions eased for care homes

Monday, 10 May 2021

From Monday 17 May care home residents will be able to have more named visitors and more opportunities to make visits out with no need to self-isolate...

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Surge testing to be deployed in North Kensington

Surge testing to be deployed in North Kensington

Monday, 10 May 2021

Additional surge testing and genomic sequencing deployed in North Kensington, where a small number of confirmed cases of a variant of concern have bee...

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COVID 19 alert level: update from the UK Chief Medical Officers (10 May 2021)

COVID 19 alert level: update from the UK Chief Medical Officers (10 May 2021)

Monday, 10 May 2021

A joint statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) recommending that the UK COVID-19 alert level move from level 4 to level 3....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Ruislip

Surge testing to be deployed in Ruislip

Saturday, 08 May 2021

Additional surge testing and genomic sequencing deployed in Ruislip where a confirmed case of a variant of concern has been identified....

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Two thirds of UK adults receive first dose of a COVID 19 vaccine

Two thirds of UK adults receive first dose of a COVID 19 vaccine

Friday, 07 May 2021

More than 35 million people have been vaccinated with a first dose of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Bolton

Surge testing to be deployed in Bolton

Friday, 07 May 2021

Additional surge testing and genomic sequencing deployed in Bolton where a small number of confirmed cases of variants of concern have been identified...

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Statement on AstraZeneca COVID 19 vaccine following JCVI update

Statement on AstraZeneca COVID 19 vaccine following JCVI update

Friday, 07 May 2021

The government's statement following updated advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)....

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New cutting edge testing centre to fast track COVID 19 variant vaccines

New cutting edge testing centre to fast track COVID 19 variant vaccines

Tuesday, 04 May 2021

New state-of-the-art labs will test the effectiveness of vaccines against new variants....

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50 million doses of COVID 19 vaccine administered in UK

50 million doses of COVID 19 vaccine administered in UK

Monday, 03 May 2021

More than 34 million people have had at least one jab while 15 million have had both doses of the vaccine....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Hounslow

Surge testing to be deployed in Hounslow

Monday, 03 May 2021

Additional testing in Woodlands area follows confirmed case of COVID-19 variant....

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Government to launch 40,000 person daily contact testing study

Government to launch 40,000 person daily contact testing study

Saturday, 01 May 2021

New study to offer daily rapid testing to contacts of positive COVID-19 cases....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Tower Hamlets

Surge testing to be deployed in Tower Hamlets

Saturday, 01 May 2021

Everyone aged 11 years and over who lives, works or is educated in postcode E1 is strongly encouraged to take a COVID-19 PCR test when invited...

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