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Surge testing to be deployed in parts of west London Additional coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR testing is to begin in the coming days in targeted settings and postcodes within Harrow, Ealing, Hilli
Testing and sequencing of sewage ramped up to help tackle COVID-19 outbreaks The innovative programme to test wastewater for traces of coronavirus (COVID-19) has ramped up sequencing capacity to support variant detect
PM announces plan for ‘Global Pandemic Radar’ Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces plan for a new ‘Global Pandemic Radar’ to identify and track new COVID variants and emerging diseases
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine shelf-life extended from 5 to 31 days, says MHRA Change approved following detailed review of additional stability data
Government sets out new action to tackle B1.617.2 variant Health Secretary confirms details of further measures to tackle the B1.617.2 variant first identified in India.
New award to recognise exceptional practice in adult social care workforce The exceptional efforts of the social care workforce will be recognised through a new award launched by the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Car
Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 1 March 2021 Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing.
Everyone in the United Kingdom with symptoms now eligible for coronavirus tests Everyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms can now get a test.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Health Secretary's statement to Parliament The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock updated Parliament on the government's response to coronavirus.
New UK Government COVID Testing Centre opens in Midlothian A walk-through coronavirus testing centre has opened at Ramsay Croft Car Park, Dalkeith
