How NOT to socially distance with Matt Hancock…: Health Secretary is caught on camera breaking his own two-metre rule twice in 30 seconds in the Commons Matt Hancock broke his two-metre rule twice in 30 seconds in the Commons It follows a mix-up this morning when he called Marcus Rashford ‘Daniel’ Social media users ridiculed … Read more
Matt Hancock today called the dexamethasone breakthrough ‘one of the best pieces of news we’ve had’ during the Covid-19 pandemic, after the £5 steroid was proven to be the first drug to save lives. The Health Secretary described the results of the landmark Oxford University trial as ‘brilliant news for everybody’. The drug is already … Read more
Matt Hancock blundered as he praised Marcus Rashford’s campaign for free school meals calling him Daniel Rashford instead today – but the football star saw the funny side and admitted it was not the worst thing he’s been called this week. The Health Secretary has been widely lampooned and criticised over the own goal on Sky … Read more
Matt Hancock has been slammed for warning against mass demonstrations while standing next to an NHS test and trace tsar who also sits on the committee that allowed the Cheltenham Festival to go ahead. The Health Secretary tonight pleaded with anti-racism protesters to avoid large crowds as he warned coronavirus ‘thrives on social contact regardless of what your … Read more
Will the two-metre rule be relaxed? Matt Hancock reveals top scientists are ‘doing some work’ on UK’s social distancing guidance Government scientists have launched review of two-metre social distancing rule Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) looking into the policy in place Possible relaxation of the rule would serve as a lifeline for pubs and … Read more
Matt Hancock insists coronavirus in care homes is ‘coming under control’ as he unveils a new task force to cut infects and expands testing to working age residents as well as the elderly Health Secretary said working age care home patients now eligible for testing He also unveiled a new Covid-19 social care support taskforce … Read more
Matt Hancock insists coronavirus in care homes is ‘coming under control’ as he unveils a new task force to cut infects and expands testing to working age residents as well as the elderly Health Secretary said working age care home patients now eligible for testing He also unveiled a new Covid-19 social care support taskforce … Read more
Medics and NHS bosses slam Matt Hancock for ‘rushed’ decision to make hospital staff wear masks and say they were not consulted Backlash over TV announcement that all NHS staff must wear masks on premises Health Secretary Matt Hancock is accused of failing to warn hospitals of change But experts say that there is good … Read more
Health Secretary Matt Hancock tonight warned Britons not to attend large scale anti-racism demonstrations this weekend due to the risk of coronavirus. He urged people to think of ‘the safety of their loved ones’ and said Covid-19 remained a ‘real threat’. Speaking at a Downing Street coronavirus briefing today, he urged people not to attend … Read more
Face masks will be compulsory for ALL hospital staff and visitors and outpatients must wear homemade coverings from June 15 Move for hospitals follows similar announcement for public transport last night Medical and non-,medical staff will have to wear surgical masks at all times Visors and outpatients will be required to wear home-made coverings or similar Here’s how … Read more