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News story: Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport

From 15 June, face coverings will be required while using public transport in England.

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News story: UK aid-backed drone technology supports Ghana’s coronavirus fight

A partnership between UK aid and Gavi: the Vaccine Alliance, is supporting the Government of Ghana to use Zipline drones to collect coronavirus test samples.

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News story: Public health border measures to come into force next week

The rules which cover the new measures at the UK border to protect against coronavirus will be published on 3 June 2020.

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News story: Coronavirus: Environment Agency update

The Environment Agency’s priority is to protect people and the environment, and to support those we regulate during the coronavirus pandemic.

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News story: Prime Minister hails resilience of shielders as restrictions set to ease

Extremely vulnerable people who have been “shielding” in England to be able to spend time outdoors.

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News story: Action taken to halt sales of fingerprick coronavirus (COVID-19) antibody testing kits

Anyone supplying these types of tests should temporarily stop this service.

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News story: Up to £15 million to support the Citizens Advice service during COVID-19 pandemic

Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland to receive funding boost of up to £15 million to help them deal with increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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News story: Plans announced for London’s Covid-19 recovery

A new London Transition Board will co-ordinate London’s response as it emerges from the lockdown and begins to reopen its economy while controlling the virus.

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News story: Government publishes latest R number

The Government Office for Science is publishing the latest R number range for the UK.

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News story: Home Secretary announces new public health measures for all UK arrivals

New measures at the UK border to guard against a second wave of coronavirus infections have been announced by the Home Secretary today.