The government’s coronavirus test and trace scheme is “up and running” and “successful”, the health secretary has declared. Matt Hancock told the daily COVID-19 briefing… Read More »No figures yet but Hancock claims test and trace system ‘successful’
People should be banned from travelling further than five miles after “awful scenes” on beaches in Dorset over the weekend, a council leader has said.… Read More »Call to ban people travelling more than five miles after crowds swamp beaches
The elderly and most vulnerable who have been “shielding” from coronavirus will be able to see loved ones such as children and grandchildren from Monday.… Read More »Elderly and most vulnerable ‘shielders’ can see loved ones from Monday
The UK can now test more than 200,000 people for coronavirus per day, the Department for Health and Social Care has said. A total of 205,634 tests… Read More »Coronavirus test capacity tops 200,000 one day ahead of schedule
The coronavirus rules are clear and apply to everybody, England’s deputy chief medical officer has warned. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam was asked at the daily coronavirus… Read More »Coronavirus lockdown rules are clear and ‘apply to everybody’, top medic says
Professional sport has received the green light to kick off again – albeit behind closed doors – from Monday. The government issued safety guidelines under stage three… Read More »Competitive sport to return behind closed doors from Monday
More than 38,000 people in the UK have died with coronavirus after another 324 deaths were recorded in the latest daily figures. The figures from… Read More »Another 324 coronavirus deaths take UK total over 38,000
The government has been warned of moving too quickly to ease lockdown, with scientists forecasting as many as 80 people could still die from coronavirus… Read More »‘We’re taking a risk’: Scientist who advises govt warns lockdown being eased too soon
Some schools can reopen and groups of six people will be able to meet outside as all five tests to lift the lockdown in England… Read More »Schools and groups of six in gardens: PM announces lockdown changes
Another 377 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK, bringing the total number to 37,837. The figures from the Department of… Read More »Another 377 people with coronavirus die in UK