From October onwards, anyone working in a Care Quality Commission-registered care home in England must have two COVID-19 vaccine doses, … read more
Speaking to MPs this afternoon, the Health Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed the government’s planned easing of almost all remaining legal … read more
The Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced to the commons today that from the 16 August, those who are double-jabbed and … read more
A few more comments from scientists on the planned easing of restrictions on July 19th. Dr Julia Faulconbridge, Chartered … read more
There have been several media reports suggesting what the Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce about lifting restrictions … read more
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a 4-week delay to stage four of England’s roadmap out of lockdown, originally … read more
A general comment from Dr Jeremy Farrar on the current COVID-19 situation in the UK. Dr Jeremy Farrar, Director … read more
Boris Johnson’s former chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, has given evidence today to a joint session of the Commons Heath, and … read more
The government have issued updated guidance for those in areas where the new COVID-19 variant first identified in India is … read more
The British Academy was asked by the Government Office for Science to produce an independent review on the long-term societal … read more
It has been reported that Germany have now halted the administration of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following reports of adverse … read more
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
