It is “critical” that people in areas singled out for enhanced testing for the South African variant stay at home, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has…
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Covid: ‘Not a moment to ease measures,’ says Matt Hancock
It is “difficult to put a timeline” on when England’s lockdown could be lifted, Matt Hancock has said. The health secretary said there were “early…
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The government does not want to cancel Christmas but it is “our duty” to take action when the evidence is clear, says Health Secretary Matt…
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Gavin Williamson has “done his best in very difficult circumstances”, the health secretary has told the BBC. Matt Hancock defended the education secretary amid ongoing…
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Coronavirus: Matt Hancock rejects face masks and coverings for offices
There are no plans to make face coverings mandatory for office workers in England, Matt Hancock has said. The health secretary told the BBC people…
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Coronavirus: More than 100 outbreaks tackled a week, says Matt Hancock
“Targeted action” is being taken against more than 100 local outbreaks of coronavirus every week, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said. Writing in the Daily…
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