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GPs asked to signpost patients to Covid-19 primary care trial

The University of Oxford’s evaluation of potential Covid-19 treatment options in a general practice setting has opened up patient recruitment to GP practices across the UK.

24 June 2020

No ‘current’ risk of second Covid peak overwhelming NHS, says Prime Minister

The Prime Minister has announced a significant easing of the lockdown in England, saying the Government does ‘not believe there is currently a risk’ of a second Covid-19 spike overwhelming the NHS.

23 June 2020

What should I do if I suspect Covid-19 but my patient has negative swabs?

Advice from a Consultant in Infectious Diseases This information is sourced from Dr Sarah Logan, Consultant in Infectious Diseases and General Medicine PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NO LONGER RELEVANT AND IS NOT BEING UPDATED BUT HAS BEEN LEFT ON THE SITE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY Q.

22 June 2020

Government halts planned rollout of test and trace app

The Government has halted the planned rollout of its new coronavirus test and trace app, after realising that it is ‘not yet’ a ‘viable solution’.

18 June 2020

GP confidence in Government’s Covid response plummets

Exclusive More than 60% of GPs in England surveyed earlier this month viewed the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic negatively, including more than a quarter viewing it ‘very negatively’.

18 June 2020

GPs may need to stop routine services amid second Covid spike

GP practices may need to stop delivering routine services if there are further spikes in coronavirus cases, NHS England’s medical director for primary care has said.

17 June 2020

Cheap steroid cuts Covid-19 deaths in intensive care trial

British researchers have found the first drug to improve survival of Covid-19, in a breakthrough that was hailed by the chief medical officer.

16 June 2020

Positive antibody tests must not ‘disadvantage’ GP life insurance, warns BMA

The BMA has warned that GPs’ applications for life insurance must not be ‘disadvantaged’ by positive antibody test results.

15 June 2020