Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SPI-M-O: Consensus statement on 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 3 February 2020
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Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
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12:00pm, 5 May 2020
SPI-M-O: Consensus statement on 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 2 March 2020
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Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
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6:00pm, 20 March 2020
SPI-M-O: Consensus statement on 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 17 February 2019
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Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
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12:00pm, 5 May 2020
SPI-M-O: Consensus statement on 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 10 February 2020
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Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
12:00pm, 5 May 2020
Influenza vs COVID planning assumptions, 10 February 2020
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Paper prepared for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
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12:00pm, 5 May 2020
Cleansing and PPE waste at a healthcare waste management facility: RPS C1
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When you can store or treat coronavirus (COVID-19) cleansing and used PPE waste without having codes 15 02 02* or 15 02 03 in your permit.
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We have extended the expiry date to 30 September 2020.
Time updated
9:47am, 27 May 2020
HMRC coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics
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HMRC data about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
Change made
Published updated data (up to end of Sunday 24 May) for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
Time updated
9:48am, 27 May 2020
Tell HMRC about an option to tax land and buildings
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Use form VAT1614A to tell HMRC of an option to tax land or buildings.
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We have extended the time limit from the date the decision to opt was made. This now applies to decisions made between 15 February and 30 June 2020.
Time updated
10:36am, 27 May 2020
Coronavirus: MOT centre and tester guidance
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Guidance on providing MOT tests during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including how to limit the spread of coronavirus.
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Added information on working safely when carrying out MOT tests during the coronavirus including:A link to government guidanceusing assistantsinside the vehicle checksunderside and under-bonnet checksfront suspension checksmotorcycle tests
Time updated
10:42am, 27 May 2020
Influenza vs COVID planning assumptions: update, 26 February 2020
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Updated paper prepared for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
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12:00pm, 5 May 2020
Coronavirus: MOTs due from 30 March 2020
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Your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT expiry date will be extended by 6 months if it’s due on or after 30 March 2020 – but you must keep your vehicle safe to drive.
Change made
Added information about what happens if you take your vehicle for its MOT and it fails when the extension has been applied.
Time updated
10:55am, 27 May 2020
Keeping court and tribunal buildings safe, secure and clean
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This page provides details about security, cleaning and social-distancing arrangements in court and tribunal buildings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Change made
Custody suites in courts section updated.
Time updated
11:00am, 27 May 2020
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Illustrative impact of behavioural and social interventions on the reasonable worst case scenario prepared for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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12:00pm, 5 May 2020
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Paper on the effect of behavioural and social interventions on the reasonable worst case scenario prepared for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
6:00pm, 20 March 2020
SPI-B: Behavioural and social interventions on a COVID-19 epidemic in the UK, 3 March 2020
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Return from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on the use of behavioural and social interventions.
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12:00pm, 5 May 2020
SPI-B: Note on school closures, 17 March 2020
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A note on school closures prepared by the scientific pandemic influenza group on behaviours (SPI-B) and modelling (SPI-M) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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12:00pm, 5 May 2020
SAGE discussion on London lockdown, 18 March 2020
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Health and behavioural science research by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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12:00pm, 5 May 2020
SPI-M-O: Consensus statement on 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 20 March 2020
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Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
12:00pm, 5 May 2020
Options for increasing adherence to social distancing measures, 22 March 2020
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Paper prepared for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
12:00pm, 5 May 2020
SPI-M-O working group on scenario planning: Consensus view on COVID-19, 25 March 2020
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Scenarios prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
12:00pm, 5 May 2020
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Paper by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
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12:00pm, 5 May 2020
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Note from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
12:00pm, 5 May 2020
COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium: weekly report 1, 23 March 2020
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Report from COG-UK to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
12:00pm, 5 May 2020
Changes to notifying an option to tax land and buildings during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Check temporary changes to the time limit and rules for notifying an option to tax land and buildings.
Change made
We have extended the time limit from the date the decision to opt was made. This now applies to decisions made between 15 February and 30 June 2020.
Time updated
1:33pm, 27 May 2020
SPI-B: Risk of public disorder, 25 February 2020
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Return by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on the risk of public disorder.
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6:00pm, 20 March 2020
SPI-M-O: Consensus view on public gatherings, 11 February 2020
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Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
6:00pm, 20 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for local government
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Guidance for local councils during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Added links to:Announcement: Timeline for retail to reopenGuidance: Home care
Time updated
2:18pm, 27 May 2020
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
2:29pm, 27 May 2020
SPI-B: Insights on public gatherings, 12 March 2020
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Paper by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
6:00pm, 20 March 2020
Coronavirus grant funding: local authority payments to small and medium businesses
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Local authorities have received and distributed funding to support small and medium businesses in England during coronavirus.
Change made
Data updated as of 26 May 2020.
Time updated
2:47pm, 27 May 2020
SPI-M-O: Consensus view on the impact of mass school closures, 19 February 2020
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Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
6:00pm, 20 March 2020
SPI-B: Insights on combined behavioural and social interventions, 4 March 2020
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Paper by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
6:00pm, 20 March 2020
SPI-B: The role of behavioural science in the coronavirus outbreak, 14 March 2020
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Background paper prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
6:00pm, 30 March 2020
SPI-B: Evidence list, 6 March 2020
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Background paper prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
6:00pm, 30 March 2020
Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus.
Change made
We have updated 2 videos under ‘Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’. The videos explain how the scheme works and how you can claim.
Time updated
3:33pm, 27 May 2020
SPI-B: Insights on self-isolation and household isolation, 9 March 2020
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Background paper prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
6:00pm, 30 March 2020
Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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Find out which employees you can put on furlough and claim for through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Change made
Added Welsh translation.
Time updated
3:47pm, 27 May 2020
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Updated paper on the impact of behavioural and social interventions for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
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6:00pm, 20 March 2020
SPI-M-O: Consensus view on behavioural and social interventions, 16 March 2020
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Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
6:00pm, 20 March 2020
Exceptional GMP flexibilities for medicines manufacturers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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These temporary good manufacturing practice (GMP) flexibilities will be allowed to address the current exceptional circumstances
Change made
Added link to email address to use to report any difficulties, and a link to reporting the use of regulatory flexibilities.
Time updated
4:08pm, 27 May 2020
French border restrictions in response to coronavirus
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A summary of the border restrictions in place for travelling to the UK and to France.
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First published.
Time updated
4:36pm, 27 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): compulsory purchase guidance
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In response to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), MHCLG has published guidance for acquiring authorities on compulsory purchase matters.
Change made
Added section on ‘Making documents available for inspection’
Time updated
4:50pm, 27 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
5:02pm, 27 May 2020
COVID-19 testing data: letter to the Office for Statistics Regulation
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Response from Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to a letter from Sir David Norgrove, chair of the Office for Statistics Regulation.
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5:02pm, 27 May 2020
Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 27 May 2020
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Press conference slides and datasets used by Baroness Dido Harding and Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
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6:01pm, 27 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.
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Addition of slides and datasets for 27 May.
Time updated
6:04pm, 27 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): financial support for education, early years and children’s social care
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Funding and financial support available for education, childcare and children’s social care organisations.
Change made
Guidance updated to clarify statutory sick pay relief.
Time updated
6:05pm, 27 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on isolation for residential educational settings
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Guidance to support management of children and young people in residential educational settings, including boarding schools, residential special schools and children’s social care.
Change made
We have made new coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance updates to support management of children and young people in residential educational settings, including boarding schools, residential special schools and children’s social care.
Time updated
7:16pm, 27 May 2020
Government launches NHS Test and Trace service
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New guidance means those who have been in close contact with someone who tests positive must isolate for 14 days, even if they have no symptoms.
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First published.
Time updated
8:20pm, 27 May 2020
NHS test and trace: workplace guidance
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Guidance on the NHS test and trace service for employers, businesses and workers.
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First published.
Time updated
8:33pm, 27 May 2020
NHS test and trace: how it works
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An overview of the NHS test and trace service, including what happens if you test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive.
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First published.
Time updated
8:35pm, 27 May 2020
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Guidance for contacts of a person with a positive test result for coronavirus (COVID-19) who do not live with that person.
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First published.
Time updated
12:04am, 28 May 2020
COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
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Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
Change made
Updated ‘Stay at home: guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection’.
Time updated
12:04am, 28 May 2020