Daily update from GOV.​UK.

The government updates below are edited to ease reference. A full copy is available by contacting the Clerk via email clerk@harlingtom-pc.gov.uk

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors

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List of countries and territories from where you can return to England and may not have to self-isolate.

CMA open letter to all package holiday businesses

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The CMA has published an open letter to all businesses involved in organising package holidays for UK consumers.

Reopening High Streets Safely Fund guidance

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Guidance to help local authorities and partners to deliver activities supported through the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Local authority Emergency Assistance Grant for Food and Essential Supplies

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Guidance for local authorities on how to use your allocation of the Local Authority Emergency Assistance Grant for Food and Essential Supplies

How tests and testing kits for coronavirus (COVID-19) work

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The different types of tests and testing kits for COVID-19, and the specifications for manufacturers.

Coronavirus: theory tests (England and Scotland)

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Theory tests have restarted in England, with social distancing and safety precautions in place, and they will restart in Scotland on 22 July 2020.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): reducing burdens on educational and care settings

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List of data collections, services or requests which will be cancelled, paused or will continue.

How to join telephone and video hearings during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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Use this guide if you’ve been asked to join a hearing by telephone or video using BT MeetMe, Skype for Business or Cloud Video Platform (CVP) during the coronavirus outbreak

COVID-19: background information

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Information on COVID-19 including epidemiology, virology and clinical features.

TWEG: Evidence of wider environmental transmission of SARS-CoV-2, 12 June 2020

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Paper prepared by the Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the Wider Environment Group (TWEG).

SPI-B: Consensus on reintroduction of measures and their impact on rate of infection, 22 June 2020

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Paper prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for people receiving direct payments

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Advice for people who buy care and support through a direct payment, as well as local authorities, clinical commissioning groups and those who provide care and support.

The R number and growth rate in the UK

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The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK.

SAGE meetings, May 2020

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Minutes and papers from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings held in May 2020.

 

SAGE meetings, June 2020

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Minutes and papers from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings held in June 2020.

What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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Information for parents and carers about the opening of early years providers, schools and colleges, safety in schools, attendance, transport, school meals and exams.

 

Coronavirus cases in the UK: daily updated statistics

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The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, cases and deaths in the UK.

Coronavirus guidance for Companies House customers, employees and suppliers

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Companies House has robust plans in place to maintain services for our customers and protect the welfare of our employees during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

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Claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them on furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Travel advice: coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Guidance for British people travelling overseas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): countries and territories exempt from advice against ‘all but essential’ international travel

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The FCO updated its global advisory against ‘all but essential’ travel, exempting destinations that no longer pose an unacceptably high risk for British travellers.

COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable

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Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on the phased return of sport and recreation

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Guidance for the public, providers of outdoor sport facilities, elite athletes, personal trainers and coaches on the phased return of sport and recreation.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): travellers exempt from border rules in the UK

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This guidance explains who will be exempt from new border rules in the UK introduced due to coronavirus.

 

Guidance for parents and carers of children attending out-of-school settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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Guidance for parents and carers of children attending community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings.

 

Protective measures for holiday or after-school clubs and other out-of-school settings for children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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Protective measures for providers of community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings offering provision to children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

 

Coronavirus: restarting driver and rider training and tests

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Guidance for driving instructors and motorcycle trainers about the restart of driver and rider training and tests, including working safely and timescales.

Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.

 

COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities

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Guidance for those managing community centres, village halls and other community facilities on safely re-opening multi-purpose buildings.