As of 16:20 Tuesday 6 April 2021 4,364,529 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK (pillar 1 and 2) and there have been 126,882 deaths within 28 days of positive test. Further information on the data is available here: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/
Announcements
- Recovery Loan Scheme launches today A new government-backed loan scheme launches today (6 April) to provide additional finance to those businesses that need it. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill receives royal assent New measures will help to relieve the burden on businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Further easing of Covid restrictions confirmed for 12 April Outdoor pubs, shops, gyms and hairdressers to reopen. Updated: 5 April 2021
- PM statement at coronavirus press conference: 5 April 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Updated: 5 April 2021
- Twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone in England Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing from 9 April, the government has announced. Updated: 5 April 2021
- 5 million people in the UK receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine More than 5 million people in the UK have received their second dose of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Updated: 3 April 2021
- Education Secretary speech to NASUWT Annual Conference Gavin Williamson addresses the 2021 Annual Conference of teaching union NASUWT. Updated: 3 April 2021
- Countries added to red list to protect UK against variants of concern The Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh to be added to England’s red list from 9 April 2021. Updated: 2 April 2021
Data Updates to Surveillance, Reports and Dashboard
- Coronavirus and the social impacts on Great Britain: 6 April 2021 Indicators from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey covering the period 24 March to 28 March 2021 to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on people, households and communities in Great Britain. Updated: 6 April 2021
- LSHTM: Interim roadmap assessment: prior to Step 2, 31 March 2021 Paper prepared by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) on Step 2 of the roadmap. Updated: 5 April 2021
- Imperial College London: Evaluating England’s Roadmap out of Lockdown, 30 March 2021 Paper prepared by Imperial College London on Step 2 of the roadmap. Updated: 5 April 2021
- University of Warwick: Road Map Scenarios and Sensitivity, 29 March 2021 Paper prepared by University of Warwick on Step 2 of the roadmap. Updated: 5 April 2021
- SPI-M-O: Summary of further modelling of easing restrictions – Roadmap Step 2, 31 March 2021 Statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O). Updated: 5 April 2021
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine adverse reactions A weekly report covering adverse reactions to approved COVID-19 vaccines. Updated: 1 April 2021
- Investigation of novel SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern Technical briefing documents on novel SARS-CoV-2 variants. Updated: 1 April 2021
- Evaluating detection of SARS-CoV-2: AntiBodies at Home study The EDSAB-HOME research study is evaluating the detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies using home testing kits. Updated: 1 April 2021
Information, advice and guidance
- (COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do Coronavirus remains a serious threat across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Households and bubbles of pupils, students and staff of schools, nurseries and colleges: get rapid lateral flow tests Find out who is eligible for twice-weekly testing and how to get tested if you do not have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). This guidance is for people without symptoms. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Face coverings in education Guidance on the use of face coverings for schools and other education institutions that teach people in years 7 and above in England. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Courts and tribunals additional capacity during coronavirus outbreak: Nightingale courts This page holds a list of additional facilities opening to support the courts and tribunals estate during the coronavirus outbreak. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Lateral flow validation prioritisation criteria for rapid diagnostic assays for specific SARS-CoV-2 antigens An overview of the future requirements for rapid COVID-19 diagnostic assays for antigen lateral flow devices. Updated: 6 April 2021
- NHS QR code venue posters: privacy notice Privacy notice for venues using the QR code registration and download process (the QR code process). Updated: 6 April 2021
- Covid-19 and the private security industry – FAQs Information about how we are responding to the Coronavirus pandemic. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Personal protective equipment (PPE): local contacts for providers A list of local contacts for providers who are not on the PPE portal. Providers can get PPE through their local authority or local resilience forum. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Private providers of coronavirus testing Lists of and information about approved suppliers of private testing kits for coronavirus (COVID-19). Updated: 6 April 2021
- Awarding of functional skills in 2021 Details, by awarding organisation, of the different assessment options available for functional skills in 2021. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Assessment and procurement of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests How the government assesses offers of COVID-19 tests from developers for procurement and use in the UK. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Coronavirus COVID-19 serology and viral detection tests: technical validation reports Findings from technical validations and in-service valuations reviewed by the Technical Validation Group. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Coronavirus guidance for Companies House customers How we’ve adapted the way we work to maintain our services for the public and protect the welfare of our employees. Updated: 6 April 2021
- Get a coronavirus (COVID-19) test if you’re an HGV or van driver COVID-19 testing for hauliers arriving in England and travelling from the UK. Updated: 6 April 2021
- NHS Test and Trace in the workplace What to do if you or someone you employ is contacted by NHS Test and Trace, including self-isolation, sick pay and financial support. Updated: 5 April 2021
- Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS Test and Trace Designated venues in certain sectors must have a system in place to request and record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff to help break the chains of transmission of coronavirus. Updated: 5 April 2021
- The R value and growth rate in the UK The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK. Updated: 2 April 2021
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): red list travel ban countries Countries from which entry to the UK is banned – ‘red list’ countries. Updated: 2 April 2021
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): driver and rider trainer guidance How driving instructors and motorcycle trainers should work safely during coronavirus (COVID-19), business support, and restrictions on driving lessons. Updated: 2 April 2021
- NHS Test and Trace: what to do if you are contacted An overview of NHS Test and Trace, including what happens if you test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive. Updated: 2 April 2021
Marketing and communications materials
New additions to the Campaign Resource Centre:
- Hands. Face. Space. Fresh Air
- Social Assets – Business reopening
- Alternative Formats
- Alternative Formats TV ad
- Covid-19 Response – Spring 2021
- Alternative Formats – BSL Video
- Workplace Testing
- Retail, Nursery teachers, Food Retail, Factory Workers, Delivery Person, Construction Workers, Commercial Cleaners, Care Workers, Beauty, Bartenders, Barbers, Waiters, Taxi Driver, Trade Person
- Community Testing
- Retail, Care Workers, Trade Person, Taxi Driver, Nursery Teachers, Factory Workers, Delivery Person, Construction Worker, Commercial Cleaners
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