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Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance painted a grim picture of the ongoing threat after Boris Johnson declared that England is ditching all legal restrictions and free tests.

Scrapping free lateral flow tests has been described as “dangerous and reckless” by Wales’ first minister. It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to outline his plans for how England will “live with covid” by removing the remaining coronavirus restrictions – including the legal requirement to self isolate. The prime minister, who was […]

In a statement to MPs, the PM confirmed people with the virus will no longer be compelled to stay at home - although they will be advised to avoid spreading the disease in the same way as with flu.

NHS England has struck a deal with Teva for the supply of a cost-effective unbranded version of sapropterin dihydrochloride for treating PKU.

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8 July 2021 Interim findings covering 24 June to 5 July from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI show infections have quadrupled since the last REACT-1 study, which took place from 20 May to 7 June, with 1 in 170 people infected and a recent doubling time of 6 days. Infection rates for double vaccinated under-65s are three times lower than in unvaccinated under-65s, demonstrating the impact of the vaccination roll out. Cases expected to continue rising as society opens up, with people urged ...

Updated Wednesday, 26th May 2021, 1:12 pm Mystery still surrounds the opening date of a Covid testing mega-lab planned for Leamington - which is expected to employ about 1,800 people. Back in November last year, the Government announcement that Leamington was one of two places selected for a huge laboratory for Covid testing nationwide. It was mean to open in January at - but nothing happened. Mystery still surrounds the opening date of a Covid testing mega-lab planned for Leamington - which i...

Report findings show infections in England have fallen significantly since the last report in January.

28 January 2021 Over 167,600 volunteers tested in England between 6 and 22 of January 2021 as part of one of the most significant COVID-19 studies Final findings from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI show infections remained very high throughout this period with 1 in 64 people infected Everyone must continue to stay at home, not have contact with others unless absolutely necessary and follow the rules to protect the NHS and save lives The final findings from the eighth report of REACT, on...

Initial findings from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI show infections increased by 50% from early December, with 1 in 63 people infected.