06 July 2020

Exclusive Patients with diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease should be added to the list of clinically extremely vulnerable patients who should shield during a second Covid-19 spike, experts have said.

03 July 2020

Two GP practices in Enfield, North London, had to close down two weeks ago after five members of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

01 July 2020

A new review by NICE has concluded that there is no sufficient evidence to support taking vitamin D supplements to specifically prevent or treat Covid-19.

29 June 2020

GPs may be asked by hospitals to carry out additional tests when referring patients with suspected or confirmed cancer to help prioritise cases, NHS England has said.

25 June 2020

GP practices should review their Covid-19 business continuity plans, taking into account potentially ‘high levels’ of staff absences and the full closure of premises in the event of local outbreaks, NHS England has warned.

25 June 2020

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

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

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

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