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.
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Updated Evaluation of Abbott SARS-CoV-2 IgG for the detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
Time updated
9:16am, 8 June 2020
Coronavirus and loneliness, Great Britain: 3 April 2020 to 3 May 2020
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Analysis of loneliness in Great Britain during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey. We explore who is reporting feeling lonely, what their lived experience is and how they are coping. This release uses four waves of survey results covering 3 April 2020 to 3 May 2020.
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First published.
Time updated
9:30am, 8 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents
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This is advice for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus.
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Updated information if you are outside the UK, getting your documents and for British nationals abroad who need to apply for a passport.
Time updated
10:00am, 8 June 2020
MHRA guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19)
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We are producing guidance and information for industry, healthcare professionals and patients covering the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Added link to the Medical Device Alert (MDA) on results from laboratory-based tests for COVID-19 antibodies using capillary blood sample collection kits may not be reliable.
Time updated
10:46am, 8 June 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: people receiving direct payments
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How the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) can be used by direct payment holders who employ people for their care.
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First published.
Time updated
12:10pm, 8 June 2020
Coronavirus support from Business Representative Organisations and Trade Associations
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Business Representative Organisations and Trade Associations are providing coronavirus related support for specific sectors.
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Added details of the National Franchise Dealer Association, the Associated Retirement Community Operators, the Association of Vehicle Recovery Operators, the Glass and Glazing Federation and the British Printing Industries Federation.
Time updated
12:21pm, 8 June 2020
COVID-19: personal protective equipment use for aerosol generating procedures
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Guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for aerosol generating procedures (AGPs).
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Added video for donning and doffing PPE when using coveralls instead of gowns.
Time updated
1:06pm, 8 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested
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Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested.
Change made
Added guidance about testing care home staff and residents in Scotland.
Time updated
1:51pm, 8 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses
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The latest information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read this page for regular updates.
Change made
Latest news updated to advise that Rural Payments helpline will be open on 13 and 14 June.
Time updated
2:28pm, 8 June 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
2:40pm, 8 June 2020
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.
Change made
Updated to include information on self-isolation in Scotland and Wales.
Time updated
2:42pm, 8 June 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
2:45pm, 8 June 2020
Apply for the coronavirus Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund
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The Discretionary Grant Fund supports small and micro businesses that are not eligible for other grant schemes.
Change made
Eligibility points confirmed: your business should have ongoing fixed property-related costs, and occupy property (or part of a property) with a rateable value or annual mortgage/rent payments below £51,000.
Time updated
2:51pm, 8 June 2020
PPE production starts in Grimsby thanks to Austrian investment
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Austria-based Hygiene Austria are set to produce 10 million masks per month in Grimbsy in a project that will create around 60 new jobs in the next 3 months
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First published.
Time updated
3:50pm, 8 June 2020
Teaching about mental wellbeing
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Practical materials for primary and secondary schools to use to train staff about teaching mental wellbeing.
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First published.
Time updated
4:01pm, 8 June 2020
COVID-19: PHE assessment of laboratory tests and assays
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Information, resources and guidance relating to the evaluation of COVID-19 tests.
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Added DHSC guidance ‘Serology and viral detection testing: UK procurement overview’.
Time updated
4:17pm, 8 June 2020
COVID-19: management of staff and exposed patients and residents in health and social care settings
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Guidance on the management of staff, patients and residents who have been exposed to COVID-19.
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Removed action for individuals with negative test result from ‘Symptomatic worker flowchart’.
Time updated
5:13pm, 8 June 2020
Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 8 June 2020
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Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP.
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First published.
Time updated
5:22pm, 8 June 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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Added “Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 8 June 2020”.
Time updated
5:24pm, 8 June 2020
Whole home testing rolled out to all care homes in England
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Every care home in England will now be offered a coronavirus test for all residents and staff, even if they have no symptoms.
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First published.
Time updated
6:41pm, 8 June 2020
Courts and tribunals tracker list during coronavirus outbreak
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This page holds a tracker list of open, staffed and suspended courts during the coronavirus outbreak. It will be regularly updated.
Change made
Tracker list updated.
Time updated
7:33pm, 8 June 2020