Update – 17:00, 26.11.20 – Novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Additional information added since the previous update on 24.11.20 is highlighted. Please use this update to brief local partners.
As of Thursday 26 November 2020: 1,574,562 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK (pillar 1 and 2) and there have been 57,031 deaths. Further information on the data is available here: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/
Announcements
- Weekly national flu and COVID-19 surveillance reports published\\\ National influenza and COVID-19 report, monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. Updated: 26 November 2020
- NHS Test and Trace continues to improve Test turnaround times are improving, more contacts are being reached than ever before, while 200 local tracing partnerships have been launched with local authorities. Updated: 26 November 2020
- New UK Government Covid testing site opens in Easterhouse, Glasgow The UK Government has opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at Glasgow Club Easterhouse Updated: 26 November 2020
- Renewing regional coronavirus restrictions in England The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke to the House of Commons about the coronavirus situation and returning to strengthened local COVID restriction tiers. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Returning to a regional tiered approach A written statement from the Health and Social Care Secretary to the House of Commons on returning to local COVID restriction tiers in England. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Tiering decisions to be made through national command structure All local authorities in England to be placed in one of 3 tiers based on the latest available data. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Spending Review to deliver jobs and infrastructure for Wales Chancellor Rishi Sunak Spending Review for 2021/22 focuses on investment and recovery. Updated: 25 November 2020
- UK-wide Christmas arrangements agreed by the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations The UK Government and the Devolved Administrations have agreed on joint arrangements for an easing of social restrictions that will allow friends and loved ones to reunite over the Christmas period. Updated: 24 November 2020
- Joint statement on UK-wide Christmas arrangements from the UK Government and Devolved Administrations A joint statement on UK-wide Christmas arrangements from the UK Government and Devolved Administrations. Updated: 24 November 2020
Data Updates to Surveillance, Reports and Dashboard
- National flu and COVID-19 surveillance reports National influenza and COVID-19 report, monitoring COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Wider impacts of COVID-19 on health monitoring tool National monitoring tool that brings together metrics to assess the wider impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on health. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Student-level equalities analyses for GCSE and A level Report into the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on awarding of GCSE and A level qualifications in 2020. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey – Northern Ireland, 26 November 2020 This report presents the latest findings for Northern Ireland from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Home Office – Statistics at Home Office Producing Home Office statistics that count. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 26 November 2020 Early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the UK economy and society. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Transport use during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic To monitor the use of the transport system during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Updated: 25 November 2020
- Self-Employment Income Support Scheme statistics: November 2020 The number of individuals claiming the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant up to 31 October 2020 by age, gender, industry sector and geography. Updated: 25 November 2020
- Eat Out to Help Out statistics Eat Out to Help Out scheme statistics generated from HMRC claims data. Updated: 25 November 2020
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics: November 2020 Time series and statistics as at 30 September on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, with analysis by scheme size, sector, geography, gender and flexible furlough. Updated: 25 November 2020
Information, advice and guidance
- Providing apprenticeships during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak This document sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). Updated: 26 November 2020
- Actions for FE colleges and providers during the coronavirus outbreak Sets out what further education (FE) providers need to know for the autumn term so that students of all ages can benefit from their education and training in full. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Contain Outbreak Management Fund: payments to local authorities The Contain Outbreak Management Fund provides funding to local authorities in England to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and support local public health. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Privacy Notice for COVID-19 Fraud Hotline This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak What all schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Full list of local restriction tiers by area This page sets out the full list of local restriction tiers by area from Wednesday 2 December 2020. Updated: 26 November 2020
- NHS Test and Trace statistics (England): methodology How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the contact-tracing data in its weekly reports. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested. Updated: 26 November 2020
- COVID-19: supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults Guidance for care staff who are supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Updated: 26 November 2020
- COVID-19: providing unpaid care to adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults Guidance for people who are providing unpaid care to adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Planning Inspectorate guidance – updated 26 November 2020 In response to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Planning Inspectorate has published guidance on site visits, hearings, inquiries and events. Updated: 26 November 2020
- Living in the Philippines Advice for British people moving to and living in the Philippines Updated: 26 November 2020
- Testing to release for international travel: minimum standards for testing Sets out the minimum standards that private sector providers of COVID-19 testing for ‘Testing to Release for International Travel’ must meet. Updated: 25 November 2020
- HMCTS weekly operational summary on courts and tribunals during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak This page provides a weekly summary of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service operational position during the coronavirus pandemic. Updated: 25 November 2020
- Self-declare as a private COVID-19 testing provider How to declare that you meet the minimum standards for private-provided testing and be listed as a private sector coronavirus (COVID-19) testing provider. Updated: 25 November 2020
- Remote education webinars How to access school-led webinars on remote education to help share good practice. Updated: 25 November 2020
- Supported living services during coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for providers of supported living settings. Updated: 25 November 2020
Marketing and communications materials – Updated 26 November
Campaign Resource Centre
To view all COVID-19 related assets, and other campaign materials, please visit the Campaign Resource Centre. A ‘sort’ function has now been incorporated within every campaign section, allowing you to easily see the most recently uploaded resources.
Tiering
- Posters explaining the new restrictions that will apply from 2 December
- Additional social – community testing
- Christmas social – bubbles
University – end of term
Covid-19 Vaccine
- Additional social – Promoting vaccine use as a safe and effective defence for Covid-1