The government updates below are edited to ease reference. A full copy is available by contacting the Clerk via email clerk@harlington-pc.gov.uk
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
New package to support and enforce self-isolation
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A new package has been announced to support and enforce self-isolation.
Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person
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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.
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.
Visiting care homes during coronavirus
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Guidance for making arrangements for limited visits for care homes with the support of their director of public health.
New measures in response to the acceleration of coronavirus
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Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about the government response to the recent acceleration of coronavirus, including an isolation support payment and testing allocation.
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.
HM Treasury coronavirus (COVID-19) business loan scheme statistics
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HMT management information about the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS), Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) and Future Fund Scheme.
Guidance for schools: coronavirus (COVID-19)
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What school leaders, teachers and school staff need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What has changed – 22 September
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The government has today announced further national measures to address rising cases of coronavirus in England.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Meeting with others safely (social distancing)
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Information on meeting with others safely.
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
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Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
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Walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.
Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make your own
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This page explains when to wear a face covering, exemptions from wearing one, and how to make your own face covering.
Providing school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Guidance for schools and local authorities on school meals arrangements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
COVID-19: reducing transmission – what you can do to help
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Advice on how you can help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.
NHS COVID-19 app launches across England and Wales
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NHS COVID-19 app launches to help control coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission.
COVID-19: Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships
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Guidance for people planning to get married or form a civil partnership in England.
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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): antibody testing
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Information about the government’s coronavirus antibody testing programme. Antibody tests are to check whether a person has had the virus.
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.
Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
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If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant extension
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The grant is being extended from 1 November 2020. Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can get.
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
Check if you’re eligible for the coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant
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The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) supports businesses that have been required to close due to temporary COVID-19 local lockdown restrictions imposed by the government.
Comparison of furloughed jobs data: May to July 2020
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An overview of the similarities and differences between the fortnightly BICS furlough estimates and HMRC’s quantitative management information on the number of furloughed jobs, over the period 1 May to 31 July 2020.
Daily Visitors to DCMS Sponsored Museums and Galleries
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These experimental statistics show the number of daily visits to DCMS sponsored museums and galleries. For final visitor figures, refer to the monthly report.
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.
Teaching during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Information, guidance and support for teachers and leaders on educating children during the coronavirus outbreak.
NHS COVID-19 app: emails and SMS messages
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The government is texting and emailing people across England to inform them of the new contact tracing app, available to download from the App Store and Google Play.
Landmark strategy launched to cement UK’s position as global leader in genomics
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Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has today heralded the launch of a landmark new strategy that will secure the UK’s future position as a global leader in genomics. |