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RPS supports the change in the interval between currently licensed vaccine doses because it will protect more people more rapidly. http://rphar.ms/3bkAhyN  #covidvaccinepic.twitter.com/M8s1YnEyK9

The UK Government has introduced a National Lockdown in England to help control #coronavirus. If you're an #NHSCOVID19app user with a postcode district in England, your app will have updated showing this change. Stay Home. Protect the NHS. Save lives. https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus pic.twitter.com/4qS6N4psEa

The HRA is learning fast from the lessons of COVID-19 and listening hard to the needs of the research community, according to Minister for Innovation @JimBethell in his blog about our new fast-track ethics review service https://www.hra.nhs.uk/about-us/news-updates/hra-learning-fast-lessons-covid-19-and-listening-hard-needs-research-community-blog-lord-bethell-minister-innovation/ …pic.twitter.com/oE7ccwrrxZ

Support services are still available for victims & survivors of sexual violence or abuse. National lockdown Stay at Home measures don’t apply if you feel at risk of harm. #YouAreNotAlone For updated info on services, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-support-for-victims-of-sexual-violence-and-abuse/coronavirus-covid-19-support-for-victims-of-sexual-violence-and-abuse?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=ld060121 …pic.twitter.com/Ngozqdh8jZ

Around one in three people with #COVID19 do not have any symptoms, but can still spread the virus. You must stay at home, with a limited set of exemptions. Read the guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home … Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.pic.twitter.com/sRUBnuzWso

Courts & tribunals in England & Wales remain COVID-secure & open as an essential service during lockdown Public Health experts have confirmed the measures we’ve taken to protect court users against #coronavirus continue to be sufficient against the new variant of the virus 1/3pic.twitter.com/cg6SvYHNYO

The pandemic is affecting us all. If you are struggling to cope with anxiety and depression, NHS talking therapies can help. They're effective, and confidential. Your GP can refer you or you can refer yourself online. http://nhs.uk/talk pic.twitter.com/2FH9l8xJMf

"The key thing is prioritising those who are most likely to come to clinical harm." @CMO_England Professor Chris Whitty highlights the importance of following the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation's advice on the priority groups for #COVID19 vaccination. Watch pic.twitter.com/yFwUigvuoA

You must stay at home, except for a limited set of exemptions Full guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home … Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.pic.twitter.com/ckajxiPv3W

How can the #immunology community strengthen public understanding around #vaccines? Here we detail activities & free resources immunologists can use to address #vaccine hesitancy & provide reliable evidence-based information to all audiences https://bit.ly/3maOzo1 pic.twitter.com/Cbslf3ZFCl

"It's a massive effort by the NHS, and they have a very clear plan." Minister for Vaccine Deployment @nadhimzahawi tells @skynewsniall that one in four 80-year-olds have already been vaccinated. Get the latest on #COVID19: https://trib.al/lgKY6zK pic.twitter.com/LA3lDYb9Ik

"There are many, many complexities around it" Vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi tells #BBCBreakfast he is confident the target to immunise two million a week in England can be met despite manufacturing and supply chain challenges. https://bbc.in/38ijBpJ pic.twitter.com/Tr7w1Gm9hH