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