‘We are in a war against an invisible killer’: Matt Hancock says the NHS will cancel or delay non-emergency operations to help free up staff and beds to help with coronavirus battle as death toll rises All elective surgery not time sensitive will either be cancelled or postponed Hancock told MPs this eveing: ‘We are in … Read more
Matt Hancock today confirmed the government will tell the elderly to stay at home for up to four months as he admitted the NHS does not currently have enough ventilators for the fight against coronavirus. The Health Secretary said people over the age of 70 will be told to self-isolate even if they do not … Read more
‘There is no need’: Health Secretary Matt Hancock appeals for an end to coronavirus panic buying after he is challenged by BBC Question Time audience member over empty supermarket shelves Health Secretary Matt Hancock challenged on Question Time over panic buying Woman asked what could be done about lack of pasta and toilet rolls in … Read more
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has conceded that the UK ‘might have to’ cancel the London Marathon next month to prevent coronavirus spreading like wildfire. The 26.2mile race is the largest mass-participation sporting event in the world involving 45,000 runners from around the globe and up to 1million spectators lining the capital’s streets. But the April 26 event … Read more
Boris Johnson insists he ‘absolutely’ has full confidence in his under-fire Home Secretary Priti Patel as Labour demands he sack her over civil servant bullying row Prime Minister said Priti Patel is ‘fantastic Home Secretary’ during a visit to PHE He added that he ‘absolutely’ has confidence in the under-fire Home Secretary His comments came as … Read more
Matt Hancock refused today to rule out a Wuhan-style quarantine for an entire UK city if it was struck by a mass coronavirus outbreak. The Health Secretary had the admission as he said that the Government would publish a ‘battleplan’ for dealing with am epidemic of the virus this week. He warned that a vaccine … Read more