Furious parents have said pupils should be allowed back to school now amid fears for the wellbeing of their children after the Government scrapped its target of getting all primary school pupils back in the classroom before the summer holidays. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson made the announcement amid warnings the two metre social distancing rule … Read more
Up to 20,000 pupils and teachers across England will receive coronavirus testing to monitor the spread of the disease as schools reopen, the Health Secretary has said, as the Government is set to update the country on its wider schools strategy. With approval from parents and guardians, children will be tested to see whether they … Read more
The Health Secretary last night conceded that secondary schools in England may not fully reopen in September – with ministers also expected to row back on their pledge to give primary children a month in classes before summer break. Matt Hancock said at the Downing Street briefing yesterday that it was still ‘our current working … Read more
Will the two-metre rule be relaxed? Matt Hancock reveals top scientists are ‘doing some work’ on UK’s social distancing guidance Government scientists have launched review of two-metre social distancing rule Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) looking into the policy in place Possible relaxation of the rule would serve as a lifeline for pubs and … Read more
Matt Hancock insists coronavirus in care homes is ‘coming under control’ as he unveils a new task force to cut infects and expands testing to working age residents as well as the elderly Health Secretary said working age care home patients now eligible for testing He also unveiled a new Covid-19 social care support taskforce … Read more
Doctors have said there is a ‘crisis of confidence’ in Public Health England following a ‘profoundly disappointing’ report on how coronavirus hits ethnic minorities harder. More than 30 ethnic minority doctors’ groups joined the doctors’ union in signing a letter saying they were ‘aghast’ at the research, which has come under criticism for lacking substance. … Read more
‘Hundreds’ of NHS Test and Trace staff are being let go after being left with nothing to do Allegedly hundreds of staff with nothing to do are being let go after only a week Call-handlers have been earning up to £27-a-day but many have made no calls The Test and Trace app may not work … Read more
Medics and NHS bosses slam Matt Hancock for ‘rushed’ decision to make hospital staff wear masks and say they were not consulted Backlash over TV announcement that all NHS staff must wear masks on premises Health Secretary Matt Hancock is accused of failing to warn hospitals of change But experts say that there is good … Read more
Could the North West and South West have to STAY in lockdown? Matt Hancock says country could have localised restrictions after data reveal the crucial R rate is ABOVE 1 in the areas Both regions have seen their crucial R rate rise above 1 in recent days It was confirmed by two separate studies by … Read more
Face coverings will become compulsory in hospitals for all staff, visitors and outpatients from June 15, Matt Hancock revealed today. Medical and other staff will have to wear surgical masks at all times, the Health Secretary announced tonight. Visitors and outpatients attending appointments will not be allowed in without wearing the sort of face coverings that … Read more