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UK to support rest of the world to find COVID 19 virus variants

UK to support rest of the world to find COVID 19 virus variants

Monday, 01 February 2021

The UK will offer its world-leading genomics expertise to identify new variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 to countries who do not have the res...

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Vaccine Deployment Minister and Mayor of London collaborate to share benefits of vaccine uptake

Vaccine Deployment Minister and Mayor of London collaborate to share benefits of vaccine uptake

Saturday, 30 January 2021

Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan discuss the importance trustworthy sources of information on the COVID-19...

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9 in 10 test results returned next day by NHS Test and Trace

9 in 10 test results returned next day by NHS Test and Trace

Thursday, 28 January 2021

93.8% of in-person test results were returned the next day after the test was taken, compared with 84.8% the week before....

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Clinical evaluation confirms high accuracy of highly mobile LamPORE test

Clinical evaluation confirms high accuracy of highly mobile LamPORE test

Thursday, 28 January 2021

Findings from large-scale technical and clinical evaluation of LamPORE COVID-19 test confirm high sensitivity and specificity....

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Latest findings from COVID 19 study published: January 2021

Latest findings from COVID 19 study published: January 2021

Thursday, 28 January 2021

The findings from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI show infections remained very high throughout this period with 1 in 64 people infected....

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Reinvigorating our system for international health

Reinvigorating our system for international health

Tuesday, 26 January 2021

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock sets out his priorities for the UK’s G7 presidency....

Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 25 January 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 25 January 2021

Monday, 25 January 2021

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

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van Tam opinion piece in The Sunday Telegraph

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van Tam opinion piece in The Sunday Telegraph

Sunday, 24 January 2021

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam highlights the importance of continuing to follow the guidance, even after receiving a COVID-19 vaccinat...

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More employers sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce

More employers sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce

Sunday, 24 January 2021

Dozens of public and private sector employers are now offering rapid testing to those without symptoms....

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New hard hitting national TV ad urges the nation to stay at home

New hard hitting national TV ad urges the nation to stay at home

Friday, 22 January 2021

Government launches new national campaign featuring hospital staff and COVID-19 patients to remind the public of the extreme pressures still facing th...

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Winners announced of £7.6 million fund to help give babies the best start in life

Winners announced of £7.6 million fund to help give babies the best start in life

Friday, 22 January 2021

New Health and Wellbeing Fund will support 19 projects to reduce health inequalities among new mothers and babies....

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NHS Test and Trace meets new year surge in demand with faster turnaround times

NHS Test and Trace meets new year surge in demand with faster turnaround times

Thursday, 21 January 2021

85% of in-person test results were returned the next day after the test was taken, compared with 63% the week before....

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January 2021 findings from COVID 19 study published

January 2021 findings from COVID 19 study published

Thursday, 21 January 2021

Initial findings from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI show infections increased by 50% from early December, with 1 in 63 people infected....

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Asymptomatic testing to be rolled out across the country starting this week

Asymptomatic testing to be rolled out across the country starting this week

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Community testing offer to be expanded across all local authorities in England to test people without symptoms. ...

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Supply chain workers crucial to vaccination programme to receive jabs

Supply chain workers crucial to vaccination programme to receive jabs

Tuesday, 19 January 2021

Up to 2,000 highly trained workers identified by the government will be offered COVID-19 vaccines in the coming days....

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More than 4 million people receive first dose of COVID 19 vaccine in UK

More than 4 million people receive first dose of COVID 19 vaccine in UK

Tuesday, 19 January 2021

Vaccination programme continues to accelerate with opening of 10 new vaccination centres....

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Social care sector to receive £269 million to boost staffing levels and testing

Social care sector to receive £269 million to boost staffing levels and testing

Tuesday, 19 January 2021

The funding is to protect and support staff and residents in care homes and those receiving help in their own homes. ...

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Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 18 January 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 18 January 2021

Monday, 18 January 2021

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

COVID 19 vaccines rolled out to people aged 70 years and over from today

COVID 19 vaccines rolled out to people aged 70 years and over from today

Monday, 18 January 2021

People aged 70 and over and the clinically extremely vulnerable to begin receiving invitations for vaccinations from today....

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AI at the forefront of efforts to treat coronavirus patients

AI at the forefront of efforts to treat coronavirus patients

Sunday, 17 January 2021

Patients with COVID-19 are set to benefit from faster treatment, improved outcomes and shorter hospital stays thanks to the use of the latest artifici...

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British public urged to play their part in historic vaccine roll out

British public urged to play their part in historic vaccine roll out

Sunday, 17 January 2021

The public has a vital part to play in the rollout of the UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan....

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£7.5 million to digitally schedule shifts and save NHS staff time

£7.5 million to digitally schedule shifts and save NHS staff time

Friday, 15 January 2021

Minster for Care Helen Whately announces £7.5 million to support digital shift scheduling across 38 NHS trusts, allowing staff to spend more time with...

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NHS Test and Trace reaches one million people over new year, as record numbers test positive

NHS Test and Trace reaches one million people over new year, as record numbers test positive

Thursday, 14 January 2021

NHS Test and Trace identified almost 390,000 positive cases between 31 December and 6 January ? the highest weekly figure to date....

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Landmark reform of mental health laws

Landmark reform of mental health laws

Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Major reform of Mental Health Act will empower individuals to have more control over their treatment and deliver on a key manifesto commitment. ...

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New NHS maternity leadership training to address Ockenden Review recommendations

New NHS maternity leadership training to address Ockenden Review recommendations

Tuesday, 12 January 2021

Hundreds of NHS maternity and neonatal leaders in England will benefit from a new £500,000 maternity leadership programme....

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Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 11 January 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 11 January 2021

Monday, 11 January 2021

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

More than 2.2 million people in UK receive first dose of COVID 19 vaccine

More than 2.2 million people in UK receive first dose of COVID 19 vaccine

Monday, 11 January 2021

The number of people who have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine between 8 December 2020 to Sunday 10 January 2021 is 2,286,572....

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UK launches Global Health Insurance Card

UK launches Global Health Insurance Card

Monday, 11 January 2021

New agreement ensures the rights of UK residents to access emergency and medically necessary care when travelling in the EU will continue....

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Government publishes plan for the largest vaccination programme in British history

Government publishes plan for the largest vaccination programme in British history

Monday, 11 January 2021

Government sets out UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan for vaccinating tens of millions of people by spring....

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New TV advert urges public to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives

New TV advert urges public to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives

Sunday, 10 January 2021

The government has launched a major new public campaign urging people to act like they have the virus....

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