New UK Government Covid Testing Site opens in Drumchapel, Glasgow
The UK Government has today, Saturday 10 April, opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at Drumchapel Community Centre in Glasgow (Kinfauns Drive, G15 7HA).
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Treasury Direction made by the Chancellor under Section 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020
The Chancellor has made a further Treasury Direction in relation to Grant 4 under Section 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020.
New campaign urges public to get tested twice a week
From Friday 9 April, everyone in England will be eligible for free rapid COVID-19 tests, twice a week.
Global Travel Taskforce sets out framework to safely reopen international travel
Recommendations include the launch of a new traffic light system and ‘green watchlist’, and the introduction of travel certification.
£18 million announced for cycle training for children and their families
As COVID-19 restrictions lift, Transport Secretary invests in the Bikeability cycling proficiency training scheme so that more people can feel confident cycling.
COVID-19 vaccines have prevented 10,400 deaths in older adults
PHE analysis suggests the UK COVID-19 vaccination programme has so far prevented thousands of deaths in those aged 60 and above.
Letter from the Health and Social Care Secretary on use of the Moderna vaccine
Matt Hancock wrote to the JCVI in response to their advice on use of Moderna in the COVID-19 vaccination programme and recommended dosing intervals.
New JCVI advice on use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The JCVI has issued new advice regarding the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after reports of extremely rare blood clots.
Findings from the latest COVID-19 REACT-1 study published
Findings from the 10th report of REACT-1, one of the country’s largest studies into COVID-19 infections in England, have been published by Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI.
Statement on AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine following MHRA update
The Government’s statement following updated advice from the UK’s medicines regulator