Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do

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Do not meet others, even friends or family.

You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms.

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News and communications

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  1. National testing coordinator warns against unapproved antibody tests

    Statement from Professor John Newton, national coordinator of the UK coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme, warning against the purchase of unapproved antibody testing kits.

  2. Dairy industry to join together to manage milk supply

    Competition rules temporarily relaxed to allow dairy industry to work together more during coronavirus crisis.

  3. Government sets out plans to ensure bereaved families can attend funerals during pandemic

    Local Government Minister writes to all councils in England to ensure that family members can attend the funerals of their loved ones and that the wishes of the deceased are respected during this pandemic.

  4. Letter to local authorities to work with faith groups and funeral directors to develop safe, sensitive and innovative ways for funerals to take place

    Letter to all local authorities in England to work with faith groups and funeral directors to develop safe, sensitive and innovative ways for funerals to take place.

  5. Business Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 17 April 2020

    Business Secretary Alok Sharma gave the 17 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  6. Pakistan charter flights to return thousands of stranded Brits

    Ten charter flights, organised by the UK Government, will take around 2,500 stranded British travellers from Pakistan back to the UK. 

  7. Open letter to fishing, seafood and aquaculture industries

    Minister Victoria Prentis writes to those working in the fishing industry following announcement of new £10m fund.

  8. Government launches Vaccine Taskforce to combat coronavirus

    A new Vaccine Taskforce will drive forward, expedite and co-ordinate efforts to research and then produce a coronavirus vaccine.

  9. Government to extend testing for coronavirus to more frontline workers

    Access to testing for those with symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) will be extended across England to include additional frontline workers and symptomatic members of their household.

  10. UK calls for ‘long term’ approach to prepare for future pandemics at World Bank meeting

    UK support to World Bank will help build more resilient economies in the developing world and support the global economic recovery

  11. How Dounreay is responding to coronavirus

    Dounreay is working with the community to provide assistance during the coronavirus outbreak

  12. Fisheries Response Fund

    The government has announced £10m support for fishing and aquaculture businesses, which will be administered by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).

  13. UKEF guidance for creditors on temporary suspension of debt service repayments

    Agreement to help eligible developing countries which request forbearance to respond to the financing needs arising from coronavirus (COVID-19).

  14. Government takes further action to support bus and lorry drivers who are keeping the country moving

    Temporary change applies to drivers whose licences are due to expire or have expired since 1 January 2020.

  15. Attestation forms for travel to and within France

    Information for UK nationals about which attestation form to use when travelling to and within France during the coronavirus (COVID-19) decree.

  16. Coronavirus (COVID-19): increased risk of fraud and cybercrime against charities

    This alert provides information and advice for charities about coronavirus (COVID-19) related fraud and cybercrime.

  17. Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of June

    Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended by one month to reflect continuing social distancing measures.

  18. Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for Community Interest Companies (CICs)

    The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CICs) has robust plans in place to maintain services for CICs and protect the welfare of employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

  19. Building flood defences fit for the future

    Government announces new formula for allocating funding for flood and coastal defences across England.

  20. CMA provisionally clears Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo

    In light of a deterioration in Deliveroo’s financial position as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), the CMA has provisionally cleared Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo.