Department of Health

Someone is admitted to hospital with Covid-19 “every 30 seconds”, Health Secretary says Manchester Evening News18:47 18-Jan-21
      
Lockdown will stay in place for as long as necessary – Matt Hancock Belfast Telegraph09:45 13-Jan-21
      
Government urged to make swift changes following tragic death of Cumbria man Lancs Live16:20 10-Jan-21
      
Hancock: People 'could be vaccinated against Covid every year' York Press12:04 10-Jan-21
      
Minister admits Wales is behind on vaccinations but promises 'significant step-up' South Wales Argus15:29 10-Jan-21
      
UK ramps up vaccine rollout, targets every adult by autumn Mail Online15:00 10-Jan-21
      
Every adult to be offered COVID vaccine by autumn, Hancock says Sky News13:44 10-Jan-21

Latest News

In the last 10 minutes

Coronavirus / UK vaccine adviser says delay of Covid second dose will save lives The Guardian11:57

Matt Hancock reveals 77 cases of South Africa coronavirus variant found in UK Mirror.co.uk11:55

In the last 15 minutes

UK lockdown lifting a long, long, long way off, says Matt Hancock – video The Guardian11:54

In the last hour

Health Secretary Matt Hancock in warning on lifting lockdown and school return Teesside Gazette11:24

Government is 'long, long, long way' from lifting lockdown, says Hancock Lancs Live11:24

Former health secretary Lord Lansley tells LBC he thinks lockdown will last until May LBC News11:15

End Of Lockdown 'Long Long, Long Way' Off, Says Matt Hancock HuffPost (UK)11:15

Teachers in with a 'good shout' of being next in line for Covid jab Belfast Live11:14

Schools may not fully reopen until Easter, Hancock has hinted Basingstoke Gazette11:14

The UK Is A “Long, Long Way” From Lifting Tough Coronavirus Restrictions, Matt Hancock Says PoliticsHome11:10

In the last 2 hours

Lifting lockdown is 'long, long, long way off,' says Health Secretary Matt Hanco... Sunderland Echo11:04

UK has 77 cases of South African Covid variant BBC10:55

Matt Hancock says too soon to tell when lockdown rules will be eased BBC10:53

Lifting Of UK Lockdown Is "Long, Long, Long Way" Off, Says Hancock London South East10:47

Lifting Covid lockdown in England is a 'long, long, long way' off, admits Hancock Essex Live10:45

Health Secretary Matt Hancock warns that lockdown lifting is a ‘long, long, long... Lancashire Evening Post10:45

Teachers have ‘good shout’ at being high on jab priority list after vulnerable Belfast Telegraph10:35

UK a ‘long, long, long way’ from lockdown being lifted, Hancock warns The London Economic10:27

It's 'a long, long way' until lockdown restrictions are lifted - Hancock Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk10:24

Matt Hancock: 'Long, long way' until England Covid lockdown is eased City AM10:15

'We're a long, long, long way' from Covid numbers being low enough to ease lockdown, Matt… Manchester Evening News10:12

Lockdown lifting is a ‘long, long, long way’ off, says Hancock Belfast Telegraph10:05

In the last 4 hours

Health Secretary 'hopes' schools will reopen by Easter LBC News09:59

'Brilliant progress' Three-quarters of over-80s in UK now vaccinated against Covid Belfast Live09:54

'Long, long, long way off' being able to lift lockdown rules`, Hancock says ITV09:40

Hancock says 75% of over 80s vaccinated but warns cases 'long way from low' Mirror.co.uk09:14

UK ‘long, long, long way’ from relaxing Covid lockdown Metro.co.uk09:08

Still 'a long, long way' until lockdown restrictions can be lifted - Hancock Sky News09:04

Jeremy Hunt: ‘This lockdown just isn't working quickly enough’ The Guardian08:45

Twelve further deaths with Covid in Northern Ireland Belfast News Letter08:34

In the last 6 hours

NI testing for new coronavirus variant 'limited' BBC06:44

In the last 8 hours

Health passports 'could allow vaccinated Brits back into pubs and restaurants' Mirror.co.uk04:22

Yesterday

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Breakdown of figures shows new Covid-19 cases by council area Belfast Live19:58 23-Jan-21

Republican lawmaker apologizes after mocking Biden's trans health nominee The Guardian18:39 23-Jan-21

Covid-19 - Sat 23rd Jan Figures Limavady Constitution18:03 23-Jan-21

Legislator mocks trans Biden nominee on Facebook, apologizes The Independent17:57 23-Jan-21

BMA calls for gap between vaccine doses to be reduced – Ashworth responds The Labour Party (Press Release)16:38 23-Jan-21

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: 12 further deaths and 670 new cases Belfast Telegraph16:10 23-Jan-21

Coronavirus: Mixed reaction as funeral times banned from death notices The Impartial Reporter, Northern Ireland15:46 23-Jan-21

Committee to manage donations to Health Jersey Evening Post15:07 23-Jan-21

Health Minister Who Drank 'Sorcerer's Potion' Tests Positive For Covid-19 LADbible14:53 23-Jan-21

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Department of Health reports 12 further deaths linked to Covid-19 Belfast Live14:37 23-Jan-21

12 Covid-related deaths as fresh calls made for ‘guidance’ for special schools and childcare… Armagh I14:15 23-Jan-21

Minister who promoted 'Covid syrup' tests positive BBC13:59 23-Jan-21

Health minister who drank ‘sorcerer’s anti-Covid potion’ tests positive Metro.co.uk11:35 23-Jan-21

Sri Lankan minister who drunk sorcerer’s anti-Covid potion catches virus The London Economic09:47 23-Jan-21

Asia Today: Sri Lanka minister who drank potion is positive Mail Online08:07 23-Jan-21

Assisted dying campaigner Noel Conway ‘heartened’ after meeting minister Shropshire Star06:04 23-Jan-21

Shropshire MP calls for quicker Covid vaccine roll-out in areas lagging behind Shropshire Star06:04 23-Jan-21

Sri Lankan health minister tests positive for Covid-19 after endorsing sorcery Mail Online05:46 23-Jan-21

In the last 7 days

Huge crowds at Heathrow Airport 'incredibly worrying', shadow health secretary says LBC News23:12 22-Jan-21

Big Heathrow crowds ‘incredibly worrying’, says Labour Belfast Telegraph22:28 22-Jan-21

Hancock: South African variant could reduce vaccine efficacy by half Sky News22:17 22-Jan-21

Progress has to be made protecting people before we even start to think about relaxing rules, says former director of… Channel 420:55 22-Jan-21

Doyle says troops move ‘inappropriate’ in areas Derry Journal19:48 22-Jan-21

Covid variant potentially more deadly – Ashworth responds The Labour Party (Press Release)19:34 22-Jan-21

Matt Hancock warns vaccine may be lass effective against South African variant o... Lancashire Evening Post19:28 22-Jan-21

Breakdown: What do the PSNI Covid-19 enforcement penalties mean? Belfast Telegraph19:27 22-Jan-21

Crying out for vaccines The Northern Echo19:18 22-Jan-21

Breakdown: What do the Covid-19 enforcement penalties mean? Belfast Telegraph19:07 22-Jan-21

Lockdown restrictions in Wales set to continue past Easter, health minister warns North Wales Live18:58 22-Jan-21

Six more patients, including woman aged 20-39, admitted to Altnagelvin with COVI... Derry Journal18:38 22-Jan-21

Covid-19 - Fri 22nd Jan Figures Coleraine Chronicle18:02 22-Jan-21

Should everyone with Covid be given £500 to self-isolate? The Independent17:55 22-Jan-21

HIV prevention drug PrEP should be issued by GPs, senior Tory MP says i News17:17 22-Jan-21

Politician calls for new plan to allow care homes to open to visitors safely ITV17:11 22-Jan-21

Covid-19 vaccine gap 'will not be extended' BBC17:01 22-Jan-21

Guidance for those who can get the Covid vaccine at home Yorkshire Evening Post16:26 22-Jan-21

Can I get the Covid vaccine at home? Guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable people and those shielding Yorkshire Post16:25 22-Jan-21

Could you get £500 to self isolate? Leaked government proposals explained Yorkshire Evening Post16:06 22-Jan-21

12 new Covid deaths and 865 new infections in 24 hours Belfast News Letter16:05 22-Jan-21

Israeli Covid chief's remarks on vaccine inaccurate, say officials The Guardian16:01 22-Jan-21

Could I get £500 to self isolate? Leaked government plans for Covid isolation payment explained Yorkshire Post16:00 22-Jan-21

'Unrealistic' to think all restrictions will be lifted on March 5, Robin Swann says The Irish News15:40 22-Jan-21

One further Covid death recorded in Fermanagh and Omagh The Impartial Reporter, Northern Ireland15:38 22-Jan-21

Health minister confident 70% of over-80s will be vaccinated by Sunday South Wales Argus15:33 22-Jan-21

'Public service workers are burnt out': Trade union meets mental health minister to press for… North Wales Chronicle15:28 22-Jan-21

Twelve more coronavirus-related deaths recorded in NI ITV14:40 22-Jan-21

Coronavirus Northern Ireland death toll surpasses 1,700 with 12 more fatalities reported Belfast Telegraph14:35 22-Jan-21

Twelve further Covid deaths as Health Minister says lockdown could extend beyond March 5 Armagh I14:15 22-Jan-21

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: 12 further Covid-19 related deaths recorded by DoH Belfast Live14:09 22-Jan-21

Coronavirus / German lockdown to remain in place despite drop in infection rate The Guardian13:30 22-Jan-21

Rapid community Covid testing initiative to launch in Mansfield Mansfield and Ashfield Chad12:44 22-Jan-21

Robin Swann 'disgusted' at Sinn Fein MLA's remarks on military help Belfast Live12:28 22-Jan-21

Coronavirus payments of £500 to be considered to boost self isolation numbers in... Edinburgh Evening News12:05 22-Jan-21

More than £25,000 issued in fines for Covid breaches in Jersey ITV11:59 22-Jan-21

Northern Ireland extends lockdown Talking Retail11:55 22-Jan-21

Robin Swann to ask Executive to consider jail for Covid rule breakers Belfast Telegraph10:44 22-Jan-21

Health Minister Robin Swann welcomes support of 110 Military Medics Ulster Unionist Party10:37 22-Jan-21

Trade union meets mental health minister to press the case for public service workers North Wales Pioneer10:35 22-Jan-21

'Unrealistic' to expect NI lockdown to end on 5 March BBC10:27 22-Jan-21

Health minister sets date for rollout of vaccines to over 70s in Wales North Wales Live10:25 22-Jan-21

Coronavirus payments of £500 to be considered to boost self isolation numbers in England The Scotsman10:15 22-Jan-21

A £500 payment for anyone with a positive Covid test is being considered - here'... Batley & Birstall News09:23 22-Jan-21

Covid: People who test positive could be given £500 payout to ‘incentivise quara... Blackpool Gazette08:44 22-Jan-21

Gething 'misleading' after figures show under quarter of over-80s vaccinated ITV08:23 22-Jan-21

Second Covid jab delay may be reviewed after Israeli evidence, MLAs told Belfast Telegraph08:04 22-Jan-21

Covid lockdown restrictions could continue until Easter The Irish News07:38 22-Jan-21

Second jab delay may be reviewed after Israeli evidence, MLAs told Belfast Telegraph06:53 22-Jan-21

Matt Hancock congratulates North Lincolnshire for fastest vaccine roll out for most vulnerable Grimsby Live06:04 22-Jan-21

"It is an absolute no-brainer. Jab teachers and get society up and running" Yorkshire Evening Post06:03 22-Jan-21

South Africa paying more than double EU price for Oxford vaccine The Guardian02:48 22-Jan-21

Lockdown restrictions could continue until Easter, as Executive announced extension of curbs until at least March 5 The Irish News01:08 22-Jan-21

Brazil announces incoming vaccine cargo amid supply concerns Mail Online22:54 21-Jan-21

Rosena Allin-Khan responds to Gov’t announcement of inquiry into mental health inpatient deaths in Essex The Labour Party (Press Release)19:28 21-Jan-21

Dutch government offers a six month reprieve for 'life saving' cannabis oil Edinburgh Evening News18:49 21-Jan-21

S.Africa to pay 2.5 times more than EU for virus vaccine Mail Online18:02 21-Jan-21

Covid-19 - Thu 21st Jan Figures Ballycastle Chronicle18:01 21-Jan-21

Health Secretary praises Slough’s vaccination teams for care home jab progress Slough Express16:48 21-Jan-21

Minister under fire as more than 75% of over 80s are still waiting to be vaccinated Nation Cymru16:48 21-Jan-21

Dutch government set to offer six month reprieve for 'life saving' cannabis oil The Scotsman16:47 21-Jan-21

Health secretary praises 'amazing' tech developed by Suffolk start-up Sudbury Mercury16:39 21-Jan-21

Everyone in Ireland to be vaccinated by end of September, health minister says Belfast Telegraph16:38 21-Jan-21

Papers, please Britain belatedly beefs up its borders The Economist16:07 21-Jan-21

NI lockdown to be extended for four weeks Belfast News Letter15:47 21-Jan-21

Over 150,000 Covid-19 vaccinations already administered in NI The Impartial Reporter, Northern Ireland15:33 21-Jan-21

One further death in Fermanagh and Omagh but Covid admissions are falling at SWAH The Impartial Reporter, Northern Ireland15:33 21-Jan-21

This is how many people have had the Covid jab in south and mid Essex Thurrock Gazette15:31 21-Jan-21

“We need a long-term financial settlement for health and social care….” Slugger O'Toole (Weblog)15:10 21-Jan-21

Health Sec reveals how many Covid jabs have been given in south and mid Essex Brentwood Live14:56 21-Jan-21

21 further Covid-19 related deaths recorded by DoH Belfast Live14:24 21-Jan-21

Further 21 Covid-related deaths as Health Minister proposes extending NI lockdown until March 5 Armagh I14:16 21-Jan-21

Bishops reach out to UK Health Secretary about life support case in Plymouth Catholic Herald14:10 21-Jan-21

Health Minister to ask for lockdown extension ITV13:55 21-Jan-21

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