Hancock admits test and trace is “not quite there” after system misses target for ninth week in a row
Sage targets isolating 80 per cent of contacts of coronavirus cases within 48-72 hours.
Sage targets isolating 80 per cent of contacts of coronavirus cases within 48-72 hours.
“The figures that the Government have introduced are really a slap in the face for those people who sadly test positive and there is no incentive in my opinion for those people to self-isolate."
Face coverings are required in many indoor settings in England, but are not currently required for “employees of indoor settings”.
The Education Secretary has replaced Priti Patel and Robert Jenrick as favourite for the 'next cabinet member to leave'.
The announcement of the changes came hours before the Islamic festival began.
The Health Secretary said a new spike is ‘clearly’ emerging in Europe and ‘we’ve got to do everything’ to prevent it reaching the UK.
He said "given the link between obesity and coronavirus, losing weight could be lifesaving.”
The government is facing a string of legal challenges after it awarded multimillion pound contracts for PPE to a number of obscure firms – including a sweet wholesaler and a ‘family office’ owned through an offshore holding firm.
The Health Secretary was responding to Labour questions about a delay in implementing recommendations.
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