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Governments announce closure of schools, nurseries and colleges across the UK as death toll hits 104

By Jane Kirby, Harriet Line and Sam Blewett, Reporters18th March 202018th March 2020News England

Schools across the UK are to close to all pupils except those of key workers in a bid to halt the spread of Covid-19, Boris Johnson has said. Schools in

All schools in Wales to close by Friday but childcare settings will remain open for now

By Adam Hale and Claire Hayhurst, Reporters18th March 2020News Wales

All schools in Wales will close for an early Easter break by Friday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Welsh Government has announced. Schools will be re-purposed in order

All schools and nurseries in Scotland to close by end of week as third Covid-19 patient dies

By Tom Eden and Douglas Barrie, Reporters18th March 202018th March 2020News Scotland

All schools in Scotland are to close at the end of this week, Nicola Sturgeon has announced. In a briefing at St Andrew’s House in Edinburgh, she also said a

Isolation and social distancing moves proportionate to delay virus – Wales chief medical officer

By Adam Hale and Claire Hayhurst, Reporters18th March 2020News Wales

Household isolation and social distancing measures are “proportionate” to delay the coronavirus outbreak, the chief medical officer for Wales has said. Dr Frank Atherton said the steps would buy time

Boris Johnson to face MPs after unveiling ‘unprecedented’ £350 billion coronavirus package

By Harriet Line, Reporter18th March 2020News England

Boris Johnson will face questions from MPs on his coronavirus strategy after the Government announced an “unprecedented” £350 billion package of support to help businesses survive the crisis. The Prime

‘Substantial’ increase in coronavirus cases sees NHS Scotland formally placed on emergency footing

By Katrine Bussey, Reporter17th March 2020News Scotland

Scotland’s NHS has been formally placed on an emergency footing to help it deal with a “substantial and sustained” increase in coronavirus cases. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman revealed the move

Welsh health minister self-isolates over coronavirus fears after son develops cough

By Rod Minchin, Reporter17th March 2020News Wales

The Welsh Government’s health minister has self-isolated for 14 days after his son developed a cough. Vaughan Gething will continue to work from home to lead the Welsh NHS’s response

Prime Minister urges public avoid all ‘unnecessary’ care home visits to protect residents

By Jemma Crew, Reporter16th March 2020News England

“Unnecessary” care home visits should stop, the Prime Minister said, as health experts warned that protecting residents will be one of the most challenging parts of the coronavirus outbreak. Boris

Elderly people in the UK will not be asked to stay at home – Scotland’s national clinical director

By Laura Paterson, Reporter16th March 2020News Scotland

Elderly people in the UK will not be asked to stay at home, Scotland’s national clinical director has said. Professor Jason Leitch (pictured) said this group will be asked to

NHS needs ‘many more’ than the 5,000 ventilators it has to tackle coronavirus – Matt Hancock

By Catherine Wylie, Jess Glass and David Hughes, Reporters16th March 2020News England

The NHS needs ventilators now more than anything else, as it takes on the coronavirus outbreak, the Heath Secretary said. Engineers have already been asked to draw up plans to

Tag: Government / Politics

Governments announce closure of schools, nurseries and colleges across the UK as death toll hits 104

All schools in Wales to close by Friday but childcare settings will remain open for now

All schools and nurseries in Scotland to close by end of week as third Covid-19 patient dies

Isolation and social distancing moves proportionate to delay virus – Wales chief medical officer

Boris Johnson to face MPs after unveiling ‘unprecedented’ £350 billion coronavirus package

‘Substantial’ increase in coronavirus cases sees NHS Scotland formally placed on emergency footing

Welsh health minister self-isolates over coronavirus fears after son develops cough

Prime Minister urges public avoid all ‘unnecessary’ care home visits to protect residents

Elderly people in the UK will not be asked to stay at home – Scotland’s national clinical director

NHS needs ‘many more’ than the 5,000 ventilators it has to tackle coronavirus – Matt Hancock

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Government / Politics

Governments announce closure of schools, nurseries and colleges across the UK as death toll hits 104

All schools in Wales to close by Friday but childcare settings will remain open for now

All schools and nurseries in Scotland to close by end of week as third Covid-19 patient dies

Isolation and social distancing moves proportionate to delay virus – Wales chief medical officer

Boris Johnson to face MPs after unveiling ‘unprecedented’ £350 billion coronavirus package

‘Substantial’ increase in coronavirus cases sees NHS Scotland formally placed on emergency footing

Welsh health minister self-isolates over coronavirus fears after son develops cough

Prime Minister urges public avoid all ‘unnecessary’ care home visits to protect residents

Elderly people in the UK will not be asked to stay at home – Scotland’s national clinical director

NHS needs ‘many more’ than the 5,000 ventilators it has to tackle coronavirus – Matt Hancock