Matt Hancock: Latest News

All news where Matt Hancock is mentioned

dailystar.co.uk

18.08.2020 / 05:49

Leicester lockdown to be lifted after seven weeks as Covid-19 cases plummet

localised lockdown, it has been reported.Seven weeks ago Leicester was put into lockdown after an alarming rise in coronavirus cases.It became one of the first cities to face local lockdown restrictions, at the same time that restrictions across the rest of England were eased.The current situation in the city prevents residents from meeting people from different households in homes or gardens.However, with cases now getting under control – Health Secretary Matt Hancock is believed to be ready to announce an easing of the measures.A No 10 spokesperson has said the measures are "under constant review"."We continue to keep all the areas under local lockdown under constant review and where we can ease restrictions, we have done," the spokesman

Matt Hancock covid-19 testing prevention Coronavirus

UK plans new specialist pandemic response health institute: Report

LONDON : The UK government is planning to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new specialist pandemic response insititute based on a German model in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a media report on Sunday.UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to announce a merger of the pandemic response work of PHE, an executive agency sponsored by the government’s Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and the National Health Service (NHS) Test and Trace scheme to create the National Institute for Health Protection, the ‘Sunday Telegraph’ reported.The institute will be modelled on Germany's Robert Koch Institute, which played a central role in the country's C-19 response, publishing daily situation reports that log

Matt Hancock Germany Britain pandemic Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

14.08.2020 / 13:23

70%

535

All the major things that have happened since the last government coronavirus press briefing

Boris Johnson held the last press conference on the UK government’s response to the coronavirus. In that time a number of new local lockdown measures have been brought in, there has been criticism over the way school results have been handled and travel advice for Brits going on holiday continues to change. When the government announced it would be scrapping the daily press briefings on June 23, the prime minister’s spokesperson said the government would continue to hold press conferences to coincide with significant announcements.

Boris Johnson Matt Hancock Britain quarantine Government infection Coronavirus

UK review into reporting of Covid-19 deaths lowers toll by 5,000

A review of how Covid-19 deaths are calculated in England has reduced the UK death toll by more than 5,000.

Matt Hancock Carl Heneghan Britain World Coronavirus

More than 5,000 coronavirus fatalities wiped off official death toll in Government shake-up

More than 5,300 fatalities have been wiped from the official coronavirus death toll after a Government overhaul of the way figures are recorded.

Matt Hancock Britain Scotland covid-19 death Coronavirus

UK coronavirus daily death toll count could be scrapped due to it being 'exaggerated'

The UK's official coronavirus daily death count could be scrapped following an investigation into Public Health England's method of counting the toll, it has been claimed.

Matt Hancock Britain virus death Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

08.08.2020 / 17:57

60%

834

No new coronavirus deaths recorded in Greater Manchester's hospitals for the second day running

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Saturday, August 8 stands at:Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 253Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures often sometimes include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.They do not include deaths in care homes or community settings.

Matt Hancock city Manchester hospital death infection Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

06.08.2020 / 09:15

50%

968

Who had coronavirus in June? Largest testing programme results revealed

hereThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said this is down to control measures in care homes and hospitals, with increased testing for patients, residents and staff, more contact tracing, and improved isolation of positive cases.Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, said: “This research highlights how, thanks to everyone’s efforts and sacrifice, alongside targeted measures to counter the spread of this virus in health and care settings, we were able to keep rates of infection low as some restrictions were lifted.“However, we must not be complacent.

Matt Hancock virus covid-19 testing infection Coronavirus

Matt Hancock says new 90-minute coronavirus tests can be used in schools

New 90-minute coronavirus tests could be used in schools as No10 confirmed pupils will return in September - despite fears of a second wave.

Boris Johnson Matt Hancock virus testing infection Coronavirus

Manchester declares 'major incident' over rise in Covid-19 cases

A major incident has been declared in the Manchester area of England, allowing the creation of a "central command structure" to help tackle the rising number of coronavirus cases, a local official has confirmed.

Matt Hancock Richard Leese Britain city Manchester World Coronavirus

UK coronavirus death toll rises by 8 but increase in cases stays high

The UK's coronavirus death toll has risen by eight and the number of confirmed cases has remained stubbornly high - increasing by 744.

Matt Hancock Britain death infection Coronavirus

Full coronavirus 'watch list': 27 towns and cities in England at risk named

coronavirus cases has been shared.

Matt Hancock city Manchester Government infection Coronavirus

Coronavirus: 26 towns and cities in England on 'watch list' named - see full list

New data shows the areas in England where the government is keeping an eye on their rate of coronavirus infections.

Boris Johnson Matt Hancock city Manchester Government infection Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

31.07.2020 / 19:41

58%

467

The coronavirus spike began on July 17 - but why?

region where cases fell.Health Minister Matt Hancock said the reason was 'largely due to households meeting and not abiding to social distancing'.But with easing of the lockdown rules less than two weeks before the spike in cases - is that assessment fair?The surge in cases came just two weeks after the reopening of large parts of the hospitality sector - with pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and hotels opening their doors on July 4.And some people have questioned whether the government, who have been criticised for poor messaging, are shifting the blame onto members of the community.We spoke to a maths expert, professor in public health, councillor and local MP to find out following the announcement that households can no longer meet

Matt Hancock hospital virus Government why

Coronavirus lockdown changes: Everything you can and can’t do from tomorrow

coronavirus lockdown plan a day after new restrictions were brought in for large parts of northern England.Boris Johnson and Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty addressed the nation after the dramatic lockdown decision was made yesterday evening.

Boris Johnson Chris Whitty Matt Hancock city Manchester mask infection Coronavirus

Second wave of coronavirus? UK tightens lockdown in northern England

novel coronavirus transmission, raising concerns that a second wave of the deadly virus could sow yet more turmoil.Britain reported its highest number of new COVID-19 infections in more than a month on Thursday, as ministers fretted about a second wave of cases in Europe and warned more quarantine restrictions were possible.Around 4 million people were ordered not to mix with other households in Greater Manchester, the biggest city in northern England, parts of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire, though they can still go to the pub and to work."The problem with this virus is that it thrives on the social contact which makes life worth living," Health Secretary Matt Hancock told Sky.

Matt Hancock Britain virus infection Coronavirus

Virus lockdown measures tightened in northern England

Tougher lockdown measures are in place across parts of northern England after a rise in the rate of coronavirus transmission.

Matt Hancock Britain city Manchester World UK England Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

31.07.2020 / 08:23

87%

305

Greater Manchester coronavirus restrictions: Government blasted for announcing full details at midnight

The Government has been blasted for announcing new Covid-19 restrictions on parts of the north west of England late at night.Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced on Thursday night "action" was required in Greater Manchester, as well as parts of east Lancashire and West Yorkshire due to a spike in coronavirus cases.The stricter measures came into force at midnight and restrict members of different households meeting indoors.Mr Hancock made the announcement on Twitter at 9pm and later posted full details online at 12am.The restrictions cover the whole of Greater Manchester, as well as the east Lancashire boroughs of Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale and Hyndburn.Residents in the West Yorkshire areas of Bradford, Calderdale

Matt Hancock city Manchester covid-19 information Government Coronavirus

Costa del Sol deserted as Brits stay away amid fears of coronavirus second wave

The Costas are deserted as Brits stay away after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said a second wave of coronavirus is rolling across Europe.

Matt Hancock Spain Britain city Belfast quarantine Government Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

30.07.2020 / 23:59

81%

538

Bury is reporting fewer than five Covid-19 cases a day but will still be hit by new local lockdown

New local lockdown restrictions will apply to Bury despite the fact that the borough is reporting fewer than five cases a day.Matt Hancock announced on Thursday night that extra measures will be applied after an alarming increase in infection rates in some boroughs in the north of England.People from different households in Greater Manchester, parts of East Lancashire and West Yorkshire are banned from meeting each other indoors from midnight, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.Full details of the new restrictions are expected to be announced on Friday.The rules will apply to Bury even though the infection rate in the borough has remained relatively low.Latest figures show that there were 31 confirmed positive tests in Bury in the week

Matt Hancock city Manchester covid-19 infection FIVE

Indoor meetings banned in northern coronavirus hotspots as lockdown rules tightened

Matt Hancock has announced lockdown measures will be tightened in parts of northern England.

Matt Hancock city Manchester virus Coronavirus

UK extends coronavirus isolation period to 10 days

The UK has extended the period of coronavirus self-isolation from seven to 10 days, as fears grew over a surge in cases.

Boris Johnson Matt Hancock Spain Britain World UK Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

30.07.2020 / 09:43

75%

877

‘Second wave of coronavirus is starting to roll across Europe’, warns Health Secretary Matt Hancock

here“So absolutely on a second wave it is something I worry about and I worry about it because we can see it happening.”His comments come two days after the Prime Minister gave warning about signs of a second wave in Europe and after the government extended its ban on travel to Spain to include the Balearic and Canary Islands on Monday.The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) state the advice is based on evidence of increases in cases of Covid-19 in several regions, but particularly in Aragon, Navarra and Catalonia (which include the cities of Zaragoza, Pamplona and Barcelona).In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme this morning, the Health Secretary also confirmed that new countries could be added to the incoming travellers’

Matt Hancock Spain Government travelers Coronavirus

Second wave of coronavirus is 'starting to roll across Europe' says Matt Hancock

A second wave of coronavirus is "starting to roll across Europe", the UK Health Secretary declared today.

Matt Hancock Britain testing quarantine isolate Coronavirus

Scottish independence support strengthened by COVID-19 divisions: polls

Boris Johnson fatefully implied that close contact with COVID-19 patients was nothing to worry about.“I was at a hospital the other night where I think there were actually a few coronavirus patients,” he said, eight days before the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic.“And I shook hands with everybody.”Johnson rolled back his comments a few days later, but it was one of a series of instances where the U.K.

Boris Johnson Matt Hancock Northern Ireland Britain Scotland London United Kingdom

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

20.07.2020 / 22:45

94%

622

Ministers FINALLY agree to tell local public health experts exactly who has Covid-19

that originated over two months ago.It means that instead of only being told how many people in a given postcode have the virus, as they have been in recent weeks, public health directors will now be told exactly which people in their area have tested positive.In a statement to the House of Commons this afternoon, Matt Hancock confirmed that what he called ‘enhanced’ data would be provided to local public health departments from today.“We’re able to provide full information, including the name and address of those who’ve tested positive, to local authorities, where they have signed a data protection agreement,” he said.Sources say Public Health England North West emailed town halls this afternoon to confirm the move.

Matt Hancock city Manchester virus testing Department

UK’s longest-suffering coronavirus patient has spoken of her miraculous recovery

The UK’s longest-suffering coronavirus patient says it feels like a dream to still be alive after her miraculous recovery.

Matt Hancock Britain Morocco hospital Ventilators patient Coronavirus

Britain's longest covid battler thanks NHS for saving her life after miraculous recovery

The Sun on Sunday : "They are incredible — I would like to thank every one of the doctors and nurses who have given me a chance of a new life. I am happy to be here.

Matt Hancock Britain hospital NHS doctor Ventilators

UK reviews COVID-19 death toll figures amid fear of inaccuracy

LONDON : The UK government has launched an urgent review into its official daily COVID-19 death toll figures amid fears that the data could be inaccurate due to the way it is collated in England.UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock asked Public Health England (PHE) to review its analysis after experts warned the number of fatalities could be over-exaggerated by recording each and every positive coronavirus test and failure to assess if the eventual cause of death was directly linked to the deadly virus."The Secretary of State [Hancock] has asked PHE to urgently review their estimation of daily death statistics," the Department of Health and Social Care said in a statement."Currently the daily deaths measure counts all people who have tested

Matt Hancock Britain county Hancock covid-19 death testing Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

17.07.2020 / 20:19

74%

224

Urgent review into how Public Health England records daily death figures ordered by Matt Hancock

coronavirus and whether they are still alive at a later date.

Matt Hancock covid-19 death testing

Matt Hancock orders urgent review into way Public Health England counts Covid-19 deaths

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has called for an urgent review into the way Public Health England counts coronavirus deaths.

Matt Hancock Health England Carl Heneghan city Oxford covid-19 death testing

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

17.07.2020 / 10:21

57%

736

What time is Prime Minister Boris Johnson's coronavirus announcement today?

coronavirus shortly. The press conference will be held from Downing Street at 11am.Mr Johnson is expected to announce an extra £3billion in NHS funding to protect against a possible second wave of coronavirus.

Boris Johnson Matt Hancock hospital virus NHS Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

16.07.2020 / 19:51

50%

653

Everything Health Secretary Matt Hancock said in the Commons on Leicester lockdown

coronavirus.

Matt Hancock testing infection Coronavirus

Matt Hancock to make 'important statement' on coronavirus today

coronavirus pandemic, it has been announced.

Patrick Vallance Matt Hancock Lindsay Hoyle Government mask Coronavirus

Health Secretary Matt Hancock to make 'important statement' on coronavirus today

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is to make an "important statement" providing a coronavirus update, the Commons Speaker has told MPs.

Patrick Vallance Matt Hancock Lindsay Hoyle covid-19 testing Government Coronavirus

Oxford coronavirus vaccine could give 'double protection' in human trials 'breakthrough'

Scientists working on human trials of a potential Covid-19 vaccine in Oxford believe they have made a breakthrough after discovering the jab could provide "double protection" against the virus.

Matt Hancock county Oxford covid-19 vaccine Volunteers Coronavirus

Brits ordered to wear masks in shops until coronavirus vaccine found, experts warn

coronavirus vaccine is not found by then, say government insiders. It was announced this week face covering will become compulsory from July 24, or Brits could risk getting fined.

Matt Hancock vaccine Government mask Coronavirus

Johnson makes face coverings compulsory in shops in England

The British government has made wearing a face covering compulsory in shops and supermarkets in England from next week.

Boris Johnson Matt Hancock Britain UK Coronavirus

Families march to No 10 demanding Covid-19 inquiry and 'where Boris is hiding'

Grieving families who represent 1,200 coronavirus victims on Saturday marched on Downing Street to tell Boris Johnson: “You can’t keep running from us.”

Boris Johnson Matt Hancock Britain hospital covid-19 death Government Coronavirus

Coronavirus hotspots: 6 areas in England and Wales where infection rates are going up

There are six areas in England where the coronavirus infection rate is on the rise, according to the latest statistics from Public Health England.

Matt Hancock outbreak infection Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

07.07.2020 / 14:15

55%

193

Coronavirus infection rate falling in Leicester following local lockdown

coronavirus rate in Leicester is falling, Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs.

Matt Hancock But Mr Hancock Jonathan Ashworth city Midland NHS infection Coronavirus

NHS frontline staff must be 'properly rewarded' for hard work during coronavirus pandemic

NHS staff should be "properly rewarded" for their hard work during the Coronavirus pandemic, Matt Hancock has said. The UK health minister claimed he wanted all doctors and nurses to be recognised for their efforts during the global crisis in recent months.It comes as the Scottish Government prepares to begin negotiations for a new pay deal for NHS staff north of the Border for next year.A spokeswoman told the Record that Holyrood ministers were committed to delivering "the fairest possible salary settlement" for health workers.Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show yesterday, Hancock said: "The good news is there is already an agreed pay rise.

Matt Hancock Britain Scotland pandemic NHS Coronavirus

NHS staff must be 'properly rewarded' for coronavirus fight, chief exec demands

The head of NHS England has called for frontline health and social care staff to be “properly rewarded” for their work - as pressure mounts on the Government to give them a pay-rise.

Matt Hancock Simon Stevens Government NHS Coronavirus

Matt Hancock warns pub louts face jail and opens up on his own coronavirus fight

Drinkers heading for the pub for the first time in three months have been warned they face jail if they get out of hand.

Matt Hancock covid-19 Government Coronavirus

UK insists it has enough remdesivir after Trump buys up global supplies of Covid-19 drug

The UK has enough stocks of the drug remdesivir after the US sparked anger, buying nearly all the stock for the next three months.

Matt Hancock Usa Britain covid-19 patient Coronavirus

Local lockdown 'just days away' for some of UK's biggest coronavirus hotspots

FREE newsletter is just champion! Get the biggest and brightest stories sent straight to your inbox More local lockdowns are "just days away" after a list of 36 areas where coronavirus is spiking were revealed, it has been reported.

Matt Hancock Britain outbreak testing Coronavirus

UK govt to change law to enforce Leicester lockdown

Britain's health minister has said the government will change the law to enforce the local lockdown in Leicester.

Matt Hancock Britain World UK Coronavirus

Leicester City vs Crystal Palace to go ahead as planned despite local coronavirus lockdown

Leicester's clash with Crystal Palace is still set to go ahead this weekend despite the East Midlands city going back into lockdown.The news was confirmed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, on Tuesday morning on Sky News.Leicester has seen a spike in cases in recent weeks, with 866 confirmed cases in the last fortnight forcing the city back into a stricter lockdown.The news on Monday evening sparked fears that this weekend's game between Leicester and Palace would not be able to go ahead.But those concerns have now been laid to rest.Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers insisted earlier this week that he was not concerned about the game not going ahead.The Northern Irishman said: "It is something I am not really

Matt Hancock Brendan Rodgers city Leicester city Midland Coronavirus

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0