Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK government response
Coronavirus Bill: what it will do
Page summary
Measures contained in the fast-tracked coronavirus legislation and why they are needed to effectively manage the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.
Change made
Added link to the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Time updated
9:56am, 26 March 2020
Fraud control in emergency management: COVID-19 UK Government guide
Page summary
Guidance for leaders and fraud experts in government bodies and local authorities that are administering emergency programmes on behalf of the UK Government.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
10:15am, 26 March 2020
Further businesses and premises to close
Page summary
This document provides guidance on the closure of all retailers that sell non-essential goods and other non-essential premises, as part of further social distancing measures.
Change made
Updated guidance.
Time updated
10:20am, 26 March 2020
COVID-19 IMPACT: UK Visa Application Centre in Accra Closure
Page summary
Due to the international effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the UK Visa Application Centre in Accra will be closed to the public effective immediately.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
2:22pm, 26 March 2020
Specification for ventilators to be used in UK hospitals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Page summary
This guidance sets out the clinical requirements based on the consensus of what is ‘minimally acceptable’ performance in the opinion of the anaesthesia and intensive care medicine professionals and medical device regulators.
Change made
Published an updated version of the specification document, and added links to other relevant guidance and standards.
Time updated
2:45pm, 26 March 2020
MHRA guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Page summary
We are producing guidance for industry covering the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
Added a link to new guidance on Regulatory status of equipment being used to help prevent coronavirus (COVID-19)
Time updated
2:46pm, 26 March 2020
Packaging and transport requirements for patient samples – UN3373
Page summary
Guidance on the transport of patient specimens suspected of containing Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Change made
First published.
Time updated
4:05pm, 26 March 2020
Coronavirus: How to help safely
Page summary
Across the UK people are playing their part and providing essential support to their friends and family who are in isolation.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
4:57pm, 26 March 2020
COVID-19: guidance for educational settings
Page summary
Guidance for schools and other educational settings in providing advice about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
Change made
Added poster.
Time updated
5:09pm, 26 March 2020
COVID-19: guidance for staff in the transport sector
Page summary
Guidance on COVID-19, including general precautions for staff and guidance on the assessment and management of arrivals into the UK.
Change made
Added poster.
Time updated
5:10pm, 26 March 2020
COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and businesses
Page summary
Guidance for employees, employers and businesses in providing advice about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Change made
Added poster.
Time updated
5:11pm, 26 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for UK businesses
Page summary
Guidance for UK businesses trading internationally
Change made
Addition of link to Chancellor’s statement on support for the self-employed.
Time updated
6:12pm, 26 March 2020