Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19: background information
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Information on COVID-19 including epidemiology, virology and clinical features.
Change made
Updated global case numbers.
Time updated
1:03pm, 25 May 2020
Preparing for the wider opening of schools from 1 June
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Planning guides for school leaders to help them prepare to open their schools for more pupils during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Added ‘Guidance for secondary school provision from 15 June 2020’.
Time updated
3:16pm, 25 May 2020
Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK
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The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk level in the UK.
Change made
Updated figures.
Time updated
5:49pm, 25 May 2020
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Shops and branches – Updated to reflect industry feedback and to expand coverage of non essential retail categories ahead of planned opening.
Time updated
7:09pm, 25 May 2020
Slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences
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Slides, datasets and transcripts from press conferences at 10 Downing Street in response to coronavirus.
Change made
Added 25 May.
Time updated
7:14pm, 25 May 2020
PM press conference statement: 25 May 2020
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement at the daily coronavirus press conference on 25 May 2020.
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First published.
Time updated
7:43pm, 25 May 2020
Prime Minister sets out timeline for retail to reopen in June
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson sets out a timeline for retail to reopen in June.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
7:50pm, 25 May 2020