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UKHSA begins testing arrivals from China to enhance detection of new variants From this week, UKHSA launches a new COVID-19 surveillance programme, sequencing positive COVID-19 tests from a sample of passengers flyi
Precautionary and temporary measures to improve COVID surveillance from China Measures introduced to improve the UK’s ability to detect potential new variants of COVID-19 from China.
Precautionary and temporary measures introduced to improve COVID surveillance from China England joins a growing list of countries across the world to announce temporary measures as COVID cases rise in China ahead of borders r
Back to school advice issued amid high levels of flu, COVID-19 and scarlet fever As pupils and students return to school following the Christmas break, UKHSA is reminding people that winter illnesses continue to circul
UK cements 10-year-partnership with Moderna in major boost for vaccines and research Moderna to invest in mRNA research and development (R&D) in the UK, and build a state-of-the-art vaccine manufacturing centre with th
Regulatory approval of COVID-19 vaccine VidPrevtyn Beta Information for healthcare professionals and the public about the COVID-19 vaccine VidPrevtyn Beta.
Sanofi Pasteur COVID-19 vaccine authorised by MHRA This new vaccine, VidPrevtyn Beta, has been authorised after meeting the MHRA’s required safety, quality and effectiveness standards.
Fifth Meeting of the UK Commission on Covid Commemoration The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration held its fifth meeting.
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine authorised for use in infants and children aged 6 months to 4 years The Comirnaty COVID vaccine has met the MHRA’s required safety, quality and effectiveness standards to be authorised for use in this age
UKHSA publishes investigation findings following errors at the private Immensa lab The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published findings of an investigation following errors at the private Immensa laboratory in Wo