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This page has been designed to provide up-to-date information, guidance and advice with regards to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Latest updates on Covid-19 measures

Friday, 21 January, 2022

This week the Prime Minister announced the end of Plan B measures in England. This means that the recommendation to work from home and mask mandates will end, as will mandatory Covid passes for entering nightclubs and large events.

Looking into issues around securing lateral flow tests

Wednesday, 22 December, 2021

I have been made aware of issues that a number of constituents have been having securing lateral flow tests. It is vitally important that constituents can get the lateral flow tests they need.

Hearing about the latest Covid data

Tuesday, 21 December, 2021

I attended a virtual briefing for Parliamentarians with the Chief Scientific Officer Sir Patrick Vallance, the Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty, and Health Minister Edward Argar MP. This was an opportunity for us to hear about the latest Covid data and recent SAGE discussions.

Writing to Ministers about workplace Covid testing

Tuesday, 21 December, 2021

I was recently contacted by a local business owner about the possibility of re-starting the Government’s workplace Covid testing programme, which had improved safety and reassurance during the pandemic for staff and customers.

£1 billion in assistance to support businesses

Welcoming £1bn in support for hospitality and leisure businesses

Tuesday, 21 December, 2021

I am very pleased that before Christmas the Government announced a new package of £1bn in support for businesses.

Thanking vaccine staff and volunteers at the Harpenden Public Halls

Thursday, 16 December, 2021

Today I visited the Harpenden Vaccination Centre at the Public Halls to thank the staff and volunteers who have been working so hard on the vaccination effort.

Booster jabs to be offered to all over 18s

Sunday, 12 December, 2021

The Prime Minister has announced that a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine will be offered to all eligible over 18s before the new year, so long as it has been three months since their second dose.

Latest update on Covid-19 measures

Thursday, 9 December, 2021

New measures have been announced to tackle the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, which marks a move to the Government’s Plan B. These include:

-    Asking people to work from home where they can.

Hearing about plans to continue Covid-19 vaccinations in Harpenden

Tuesday, 7 December, 2021

I was recently made aware of concerns that the vaccination centre at Harpenden Public Halls would cease operations this month. I am pleased to have received confirmation from the Harpenden Health Primary Care Network that their vaccination service will now continue at the Public Halls.

Reacting to concerns over Booster Jabs roll out in North Hertfordshire

Wednesday, 1 December, 2021

I am aware from speaking to several residents that there have been concerns mainly in North Hertfordshire about access to Booster Jabs for those in care homes and for individuals that are unable to attend walk-in clinics and vaccination centres.

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Prime Minister's statement to the House on COVID-19: 23 June 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's statement to the House on coronavirus.

Plans to ease guidance for over 2 million shielding

Millions of people shielding from coronavirus (COVID-19) will be advised they can spend more time outside their homes from Monday 6 July,

New saliva test for coronavirus piloted in Southampton

A weekly coronavirus (COVID-19) testing model using a new ‘no-swab’ saliva test is to be piloted in Southampton from this week (22 June).

‘Bounce back’ plan for agriculture, food and drink industry launched

A ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced today to help support businesses t

New protections for UK businesses key to national security and fight against coronavirus

New protections will be introduced to further safeguard the national security and resilience of the UK.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to directors of public health from Jo Churchill

The health minister's letter thanks directors of public health and their teams for their response to COVID-19 so far.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to social housing residents

Letter from the Minister of Housing setting out the measures that are in place to support social housing residents during the next phase

Coronavirus: Environment Agency update

The Environment Agency’s priority is to protect people and the environment, and to support those we regulate during the coronavirus pande

Joint Call of Finance Ministers of the Five Eyes Nations

The call took place on 18 June 2020.

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