Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19: laboratory evaluations of serological assays
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PHE has undertaken a number of rapid evaluations of commercial serological assays for their suitability for detecting the production of COVID-19 antibodies.
Change made
Added updated Abbott and Roche evaluation reports.
Time updated
9:00am, 23 May 2020
Reallocating road space in response to COVID-19: statutory guidance for local authorities
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Guidance for local authorities on managing their road networks in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
Details of amended legislation to speed up making Traffic Orders.
Time updated
9:52am, 23 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
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Walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.
Change made
Addition of text ‘You should be prepared to remove your face covering if asked to do so by police officers and police staff for the purposes of identification.’
Time updated
10:03am, 23 May 2020
Transport Secretary announces new measures to “keep passengers safe now and level up for the future”
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Funding to protect and increase transport services, level up infrastructure and regenerate local economies after the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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First published.
Time updated
10:12am, 23 May 2020
Plans announced for London’s Covid-19 recovery
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A new London Transition Board will co-ordinate London’s response as it emerges from the lockdown and begins to reopen its economy while controlling the virus.
Change made
News story updated.
Time updated
10:33am, 23 May 2020
Up to £15 million to support the Citizens Advice service during COVID-19 pandemic
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Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland to receive funding boost of up to £15 million to help them deal with increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
11:00am, 23 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): business support grant funding – guidance for local authorities
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Guidance for local authorities setting out details of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF).
Change made
Version 2 of Local Authority Discretionary Fund guidance published – businesses who are eligible for the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) are now eligible to apply for the scheme.
Time updated
11:25am, 23 May 2020
Letters on COVID-19 planning and coordination
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Letters exchanged between the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
11:58am, 23 May 2020
Charter flights from Caribbean Islands for British travellers to return to the UK
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The UK has announced a further three charter flights to bring British travellers home from across the Caribbean.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
2:07pm, 23 May 2020
Department for Education explanatory note on SAGE modelling
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An explanatory note for SAGE’s paper assessing the potential impact of more children returning to school on the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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First published.
Time updated
4:01pm, 23 May 2020
Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 23 May 2020
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Press conference slides and datasets used by Dr Jenny Harries.
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First published.
Time updated
4:55pm, 23 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 the daily figures for number of cases and deaths. Due to technical difficulties with data collection we cannot provide people tested figures today.
Time updated
4:57pm, 23 May 2020
Transport Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 23 May 2020
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Further funding to protect and increase transport services, level up infrastructure and regenerate local economies after the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
6:01pm, 23 May 2020
UK Government announces three more charter flights for British travellers
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Further special charter flights from Nigeria will return British travellers to the UK.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
7:21pm, 23 May 2020
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.
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First published.
Time updated
12:15am, 24 May 2020
£50 million boost to support the recovery of our high streets
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The Reopening High Streets Safely Fund will help councils in England introduce a range of safety measures in a move to get people back to work and customers back to the shops.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
12:15am, 24 May 2020
6000 new supported homes as part of landmark commitment to end rough sleeping
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Radical plans to provide thousands of long-term, safe homes for vulnerable rough sleepers taken off the streets during the pandemic.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
12:26am, 24 May 2020