Health secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the number of coronavirus-related deaths in the NHS but said he ‘isn’t aware of any link to a shortage of PPE’. He responded to criticisms that the government is not supplying health workers with enough protective equipment and reiterated the importance of workers not using>>>
Health professionals have reacted angrily to Health Secretary Matt Hancock categorising personal protective equipment as a "precious resource". Mr Hancock has insisted there are enough masks, gloves, aprons and hand sanitiser to go around as he defended the government’s record on protecting medics. Original Author: Produced by Sky News and published>>>
Matt Hancock has announced a new research drive into coronavirus treatments as he appealed for volunteers for trials, and claimed the government will “move mountains” in its efforts to tackle the outbreak. Insisting research into treatments for Covid-19 was “essential to our plan” for tackling the pandemic, the health secretary said>>>
Health secretary Matt Hancock has again urged people not to ignore social distancing rules. Earlier, he said outside exericse could be banned if the restrictions continue to be flouted. Original Author: Produced by Sky News and published on 06/04/2020
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has criticised a "small minority" of people who are not following Government advice to stay at home during the lockdown, on Sophy Ridge on Sunday. Original Author: Produced by Sky News and published on 05/04/2020
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has outlined the treatment research that the government has established into COVID-19. Original Author: Produced by Sky News and published on 04/04/2020
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it’s a ‘big ask’ for the UK to meet its coronavirus testing targets by the end of April. He has unveiled a five-pillar coronavirus action plan to achieve a "significant" increase in testing for the disease. Original Author: Produced by Sky News and published on 03/04/2020
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced he wants to see 100,000 tests for COVID-19 per day by the end of this April. Original Author: Produced by Sky News and published on 03/04/2020
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he is writing off £13.4bn of historic NHS debt to help trusts fight #COVID19. Get the latest on #coronavirus: https://trib.al/8f20vCg Original Author: Produced by Sky News and published on 03/04/2020
Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirms he has contracted coronavirus and will be self-isolating at home for a week. In a video message he asked people to follow the medical advice and protect ths NHS. Original Author: Produced by Sky News and published on 28/03/2020