Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK government response
MHRA guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19)
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We are producing guidance for industry covering the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Added a link in the Inspections section to new guidance for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) facilities in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Time updated
10:56am, 30 March 2020
COVID-19: guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
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Advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Added easy-read guide.
Time updated
12:18pm, 30 March 2020
COVID-19: guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people
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Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK, including children, and protecting older people and vulnerable people.
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Added new easy-read guidance on ‘Staying at home’ and ‘Keeping away from other people’.
Time updated
2:26pm, 30 March 2020
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Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.
Change made
Added translated guidance.
Time updated
3:12pm, 30 March 2020
Call for businesses to help make NHS ventilators
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We are looking for businesses to support in the production and supply of ventilators and ventilator components.
Change made
Added link to online form for businesses who can support in the supply of ventilators and ventilator components.
Time updated
5:05pm, 30 March 2020
Slides to accompany coronavirus press conference: 30 March 2020
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Press conference slides used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
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First published.
Time updated
5:52pm, 30 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): ministerial direction on spend
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Letters authorising spend on urgent coronavirus (COVID-19) issues by the Department of Health and Social Care and its ALBs.
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First published.
Time updated
6:04pm, 30 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on business support grant funding
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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).
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Version 3 published with updates on State Aid, monitoring and reporting requirements, new annexes on state aid, Spotlight, and post payment checks, clarification of eligibility of charities.
Time updated
6:11pm, 30 March 2020
Foreign Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 30 March 2020
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 30 March 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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First published.
Time updated
8:12pm, 30 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): free school meals guidance
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Guidance for schools and local authorities on free school meals arrangements during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Added guidance on school food contracts and the national voucher scheme, including how to order. Also added a question and answer section.
Time updated
12:15am, 31 March 2020
Voucher scheme launches for schools providing free school meals
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Weekly shopping vouchers worth £15 to spend at supermarkets while schools are closed due to coronavirus
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First published.
Time updated
12:15am, 31 March 2020