Tightening of Scottish lockdown rules around takeaway and click and collect services have been announced, and will come into force … read more
A few journalists have asked us about this topic, so here is a general comment from Professor Mark Jit ahead … read more
During this third national lockdown, nurseries have been allowed to remain open whilst primary and secondary schools have closed. … read more
In his address to the nation this evening, the Prime Minister announced a national lockdown to begin from midnight tonight. … read more
The latest update to England’s regional tiers has been announced today by Matt Hancock. Prof Rowland Kao, Royal (Dick) … read more
At a Downing Street Press Conference Boris Johnson and Chris Witty discussed updated guidance around the Christmas restrictions. Dr … read more
An editorial from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and Health Service Journal (HSJ) asks the UK government to abandon plans … read more
It has been announced that London, South Essex, and South Hertfordshire are to move into tier 3 from the beginning … read more
Starting from Monday 14 December, the self-isolation period for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus will be reduced from 14 … read more
The government have recently published their analysis of the health, economic and social effects of COVID-19 and the approach to … read more
Details of England’s regional tiers has been published today, as described by Matt Hancock in the Commons. Comment on … read more
A lot of journalists were asking for scientists’ responses to the Christmas plans, so here are a few more. … read more
The government have announced that three households are allowed to meet indoors during a five day Christmas period from 23-27 … read more
The government have announced new lockdown restrictions for England, which they plan to implement from next Thursday, to help slow … read more
It has been reported that the government will soon announce a new national lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. … read more
Dr Raghib Ali is Senior Clinical Research Associate, MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge and he, along with Professor Keith … read more
It was announced that the Greater Manchester region is due to be put under Tier 3 COVID restrictions from Friday … read more
It has been announced that Wales will enter a second national lockdown from Friday 23rd October in order to control … read more
The Labour party leader Keir Starmer has called for a 2-3 week circuit break in England to help address the … read more
In a statement to the house of commons the Prime Minister outlined a proposed new three-tier system of COVID-19 alert … read more
