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    15 hours ago

    The Dashboard has been updated: On Sunday 16 May, 1,926 new positive cases & 4 deaths within 28 days of a positive test were reported across the UK. 36,573,354 people have received the first dose of the . 20,103,658 have received a 2nd.

    The COVID19 Dashboard has been updated On Sunday 16 May, 1,926 new positive cases and 4 deaths within 28 days of a positive test were reported across the UK. 36,573,354 people have now received the first dose of the #vaccine. 20,103,658 have received a 2nd dose.
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  2. Retweeted
    10 hours ago

    Tomorrow step 3 of the roadmap commences. This is the biggest step yet and even more uncertainty on how much cases will rise with the B.1.617.2 circulating in our communities. But there are things we can all do to keep case numbers low. 1/3

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    19 hours ago

    From tomorrow, more restrictions will be eased in England. This includes: ▶️ new guidance on meeting friends & family ▶️ indoor gatherings of six people or two households ▶️ outdoor gatherings of up to 30 people More information:

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  4. Retweeted
    May 15

    📢📽️1/2 The UK will convene the world’s first Global Vaccine Confidence Summit on 2 June as part of our Presidency to help bring an end to the pandemic and protect lives around the world 💉

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  5. May 15

    The Dashboard has been updated: On Sat 15 May, 2,027 new cases and 7 deaths within 28 days of a positive test were reported across the UK. 36,320,867 people have now received the first dose of a . 19,698,121 have received a 2nd dose.

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  6. Retweeted
    May 14

    Today the government said COVID vaccine second dose appointments will be brought forward from 12 to 8 weeks. People should continue to attend appointments and don't need to contact the NHS. Those who should move their appointment forward will be told when they are able to do so.

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  7. Retweeted
    May 14

    We are taking action to help increase protection against variants of . This includes: ▶️ offering the most vulnerable people their second dose of the vaccine earlier ▶️ additional testing and enhanced contact tracing in affected areas Read more:

    New measures to tackle COVID-19 variants - the most vulnerable will be offered their second COVID-19 vaccine early - surge testing and enhanced contact tracing in affected areas
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  8. May 14

    We all have a part to play in keeping our families and communities safe. If you're seeing friends and family this weekend, follow the guidance and remember Hands, Face, Space, Fresh Air. More info:

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  9. May 14

    There have been over 3.3 million completions of our Mind Plan since its launch. Click here to get your own personalised plan with tips to take care of your mental health:

    Blue background with quote saying: "As restrictions lift and we begin to move to a more normal way of life. It is completely natural to feel anxious about the change. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we encourage you to complete our Every Mind Matters Mind Plan, which provides simple, personalised steps to help navigate these challenging times" Clare Perkins, Head of the Mental Health Programme
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  10. Retweeted
    May 14

    Watch today's coronavirus press conference live on our channels at 5pm.

    COVID-19 press conference 14 May 2021. Boris Johnson, Prime Minister. Prof Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England. Watch at 5pm.
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  11. May 14

    The Dashboard has been updated: On Fri 14 May, 2,193 new cases and 17 deaths within 28 days of a positive test were reported across the UK. 36,115,955 people have now received the first dose of a . 19,319,010 have received a 2nd dose.

    On Friday 14 May, 2,193 new cases and 17 deaths within 28 days of a positive test were reported across the UK. 36,115,955 people have now received the first dose of a vaccine. 19,319,010 have received a 2nd dose.
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  12. May 14

    . are seeking views to help inform the development of the government’s Women’s Health Strategy. Our Medical Director, Prof Yvonne Doyle, explains why it's really important to have your say about your experience of health & care. More info:

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  13. May 14

    Congratulations to Dr Thomas Waite who's been appointed as interim deputy chief medical officer for England. We look forward to working together in the coming months.

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  14. May 14

    NEW: Study finds that personal digital health prompts have small positive effects in smoking, alcohol and combined diet & physical activity interventions – with mobile prompts particularly effective. See the study here:

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  15. May 14

    : Our new data indicates that have now prevented 33,000 hospitalisations and 11,700 deaths in older adults. Read more about the analysis here:

    Text says: Impact of the COVID-19 vaccination programme to the end of April 2021. 11,700 deaths prevented in people aged 60 and over in England Including 9,900 deaths prevented in people aged 80 and over 33,000 hospitalisations prevented in people aged 65 and over in England.
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  16. May 14

    Today we've published new guidance on cervical screening to support people who feel anxious about attending their smear test. See the guidance here:

    Screenshot of a new PHE guidance document: Cervical screening: support for people who feel anxious about attending.
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  17. May 14

    Our Head of Immunisation, Dr Mary Ramsay, explains that getting your vaccine could save your life or stop you becoming seriously ill. Make sure you get both doses of your when they are offered to you. Find out more about the vaccine:

    Quote from Mary Ramsay, Head of Immunisation at PHE: "The vaccine has already saved so many lives and we can now see the huge impact it has had on preventing people becoming seriously ill and therefore also protecting our hospitals. As these figures highlight, getting your vaccine could save your life or stop you becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. It will also significantly reduce your chances of getting infected and infecting others. It is vital to get both doses of your vaccine when you are offered it."
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  18. May 14

    NEW: Our latest analysis indicates that the vaccination programme prevented 11,700 deaths in those aged 60+ in England up to the end of April. It also suggests that at least 33,000 hospitalisations were prevented in those aged 65+ in England.

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  19. May 14

    : Yesterday we published our weekly surveillance report. This graph shows the increase in COVID-19 vaccination uptake for the second dose since the rollout began. See the full report here:

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  20. May 13

    We have updated our data on the UK total distribution of variants See the data here:

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