COVID-19 vaccines rolled out to people aged 70 years and over from today
People aged 70 and over and the clinically extremely vulnerable to begin receiving invitations for vaccinations from today.
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Latest Government advice, news and guidance relating to COVID-19
Social care to receive £269 million to boost staff levels and testing
Funding to protect and support staff and residents in care homes and those receiving help in their own homes
AI at the forefront of efforts to treat coronavirus patients
Patients with COVID-19 are set to benefit from faster treatment, improved outcomes and shorter hospital stays thanks to the use of the latest artificial intelligence.
British public urged to play their part in historic vaccine roll out
The public has a vital part to play in the rollout of the UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan.
All UK travel corridors temporarily suspended to protect against new international variants
Emergency border measures introduced to prevent the spread of new variants of coronavirus into the UK.
Travel from South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde banned to prevent spread of new variant
New travel restrictions from 4am Friday 15 January on passengers arriving in England from South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde.
More than a third of over 80s vaccinated against COVID-19
More than one third of people aged 80 and over in England have received at least one dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as of 10 January.
Past COVID-19 infection provides some immunity but people may still carry and transmit virus
Study finds past coronavirus (COVID-19) infection provides some immunity for at least 5 months, but people may still carry and transmit the virus.
Record number of Armed Forces personnel help with Covid response
The Defence Secretary has today updated Parliament on the role the Armed Forces are playing to tackle Covid.
Simon Lebus responds to the Secretary of State’s letter of 13 January 2021
Simon Lebus, Chief Regulator responds to Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP, Secretary of State for Education regarding assessment options for qualifications in 2021.