Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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
‘Drive-through appointment’ has been changed to ‘test site appointment’ in the ‘Arrange a test if you’re an essential worker’ section. ‘Drive-through regional testing sites’ has been changed to ‘drive-through and walk-through test sites’ in the ‘Test sites’ section.
Time updated
9:21am, 18 June 2020
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The measures to protect students and universities during the coronavirus outbreak, including temporary student number controls and additional places.
Change made
Updated Annex B and DHSC list of courses in sections 33 and 45 of the document. Updated page with details on how to apply for the additional 10,000 places.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
Personal and Economic Well-being in Great Britain: April to May 2020
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Estimates looking across personal and economic well-being covering the period from April to May 2020, to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on people and households in Great Britain. We have narrowed the reference period to just two months to focus the analysis directly on changes over the lockdown period.
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First published.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
COVID-19 infection survey, England: provisional results, 18 June 2020
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This release provides initial data from the COVID-19 Infection Survey. This survey is being delivered in partnership with the University of Oxford, the University of Manchester and Public Health England.
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9:30am, 18 June 2020
Coronavirus and the economic impacts on UK: 18 June 2020
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New experimental data on the UK economy detailing the impact on businesses from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Data is from the Business Impact of Coronavirus Survey; a 2-weekly survey designed to estimate the impact over the previous 2 weeks and the expectations for the following 2 weeks.
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9:30am, 18 June 2020
Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 18 June 2020
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Early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the UK economy and society, including online price changes data. These faster indicators are created using rapid response surveys, novel data sources and experimental methods.
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First published.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
Deferral of VAT payments due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Temporary changes to the VAT payments due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 to help businesses manage their cash flow.
Change made
Information regarding the ending of the VAT deferral period added
Time updated
9:49am, 18 June 2020
Awarding qualifications in summer 2020
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Information for schools, students and parents on how GCSE, AS, A level, vocational and technical qualifications will be graded and awarded in summer 2020.
Change made
Letter to Heads of Centre – Awarding results in vocational and technical qualifications in summer 2020 added to document list.
Time updated
11:00am, 18 June 2020
NHS test and trace statistics (England): 28 May to 10 June 2020
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Experimental statistics for weeks 1 and 2 of NHS test and trace contact tracing in England.
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First published.
Time updated
11:00am, 18 June 2020
NHS test and trace statistics (England): methodology
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How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the contact tracing data in its weekly reports.
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First published.
Time updated
11:02am, 18 June 2020
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How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is following the Code of Practice for Statistics.
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First published.
Time updated
11:03am, 18 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): impact on HM Land Registry’s services
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How we are delivering our services during the coronavirus outbreak.
Change made
Updated ‘How conveyancers can request an application to be expedited’ and added a new section titled: ‘Cancellation dates on expedited applications’.
Time updated
11:51am, 18 June 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
Added easy-read guide.
Time updated
12:01pm, 18 June 2020
World first coronavirus treatment approved for NHS use by government
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The government has immediately authorised the NHS to use the world’s first coronavirus treatment proven to reduce the risk of death.
Change made
The number of patients enrolled in the clinical trial has been corrected from more than 177,000 to more than 11,500.
Time updated
11:14am, 18 June 2020
Home Secretary chairs virtual ‘Five Eyes’ security summit
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Key allies met and agreed joint action to tackle emerging security threats during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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First published.
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1:00pm, 18 June 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
The YouTube video about how to make a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme claim has been updated.
Time updated
1:25pm, 18 June 2020
NHS test and trace statistics (England): weekly reports
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Experimental statistics from the NHS test and trace service and related documents.
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First published.
Time updated
1:29pm, 18 June 2020
National COVID-19 surveillance reports
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National COVID-19 surveillance reports, including weekly summary of findings monitored through various COVID-19 surveillance systems.
Change made
Added week 25 report and infographic.
Time updated
2:00pm, 18 June 2020
COVID-19: number of outbreaks in care homes – management information
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Weekly number and percentage of care homes reporting a suspected or confirmed outbreak of COVID-19 to PHE by local authorities, regions and PHE centres.
Change made
Added new weekly report and infographic.
Time updated
2:00pm, 18 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for individuals and businesses in Scotland
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Use this page to navigate the guidance on the virus for people in Scotland.
Change made
Updated to reflect the Scottish Government’s Phase 2 guidance
Time updated
2:55pm, 18 June 2020
COVID-19: infection prevention and control (IPC)
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Guidance on infection prevention and control for COVID-19. Sustained community transmission is occurring across the UK.
Change made
Clarification of aerosol generating procedures in the complete guidance PDF and in the COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) page.
Time updated
3:10pm, 18 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
Daily figures added.
Time updated
3:23pm, 18 June 2020
Next phase of NHS coronavirus (COVID-19) app announced
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The government has announced the next phase of development in building an app that supports the end-to-end NHS Test and Trace service.
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Time updated
3:46pm, 18 June 2020
Priority groups for coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination: advice from the JCVI
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Interim advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the groups that should be prioritised for vaccination, if and when a vaccine is available.
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First published.
Time updated
4:00pm, 18 June 2020
Supporting children and young people with SEND as schools and colleges prepare for wider opening
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Guidance for settings managing children and young people with complex special educational needs and disability (SEND) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
Updated – changes are listed within the document under ‘Main changes to previous guidance’.
Time updated
4:37pm, 18 June 2020
Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 18 June 2020
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Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP and Baroness Dido Harding.
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First published.
Time updated
5:07pm, 18 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.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
5:08pm, 18 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.
Change made
Addition of slides and datasets for 18 June.
Time updated
5:09pm, 18 June 2020
Health and Social Care Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 18 June 2020
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Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 18 June 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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First published.
Time updated
6:35pm, 18 June 2020
Wellbeing and mental health if you’re abroad during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
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Advice about how to look after your wellbeing and mental health if you cannot return to the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Change made
Added link to worldwide doctors and medical facilities lists
Time updated
7:37pm, 18 June 2020