People struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will be offered additional online support and practical guidance to help them cope. …
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Government Chemist and IGFS (QUB) collaborate on coconut water authenticity
The GC team and the Institute for Global Food Security at Queens University Belfast have collaborated on a review of methods and issues related to determining the authenticity of coconut water …
First food parcels delivered to clinically vulnerable people
The first free food boxes containing essential supplies have been delivered to those at highest risk from coronavirus. …
Government agrees measures with telecoms companies to support vulnerable consumers through COVID-19
A joint statement from the Government, Ofcom and the telecommunications industry. …
PM letter to nation on coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is writing to every UK household to urge them to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. …
Regulations temporarily suspended to fast-track supplies of PPE to NHS staff and protect companies hit by COVID-19
New measures announced today will give vital support to frontline NHS staff battling COVID-19 and support businesses under pressure as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. …
Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter from the Secretary of State to the social care workforce
The letter thanks the social care workforce for their help on coronavirus (COVID-19) so far. …
Response to the Financial Times article on ventilators
Response to 28/03/20 edition of FT Weekend's claims on ventilators. …
COVID-19: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions by British Nationals in Pakistan
We understand that the unprecedented COVID-19 global crisis has caused huge disruption and anxiety. …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and high blood pressure medication
There is no evidence from clinical or epidemiological studies that treatment with ACE-I or ARBs might worsen COVID-19 infection. …
