PublicHealthMatters

*Data presented in this blog is accurate as of Thursday, February 10, but is subject to change over time. For the latest data on vaccine effectiveness, read the UKHSA’s Vaccine Surveillance Reports, published weekly. Since the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines began, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has been monitoring their effectiveness by looking at … Read more

At the beginning of the pandemic, little was known about the novel coronavirus we now know as SARS-CoV-2 – or as its commonly called COVID-19. Two of the things we did not know were how long an infection lasts or whether you could be infected more than once. We have been monitoring test results since … Read more

More than one in ten eligible children under the age of five in England haven’t had the MMR vaccine or are only partially vaccinated. This leaves these children unprotected and increases the risk of measles outbreaks occurring in nurseries and schools. We are reminding parents and guardians to ensure their children are protected by taking … Read more

Over the last two years the COVID-19 Dashboard has played a central role in managing the pandemic. By reporting near real-time data on key indicators of transmission and the impacts of COVID-19, the Dashboard aids strategic decision making and informs the pandemic response. Our daily 4pm updates remain of high interest to the public, public … Read more

The huge increase in COVID-19 cases across the country in recent weeks has shown that the pandemic is not over and highlighted that we must keep working together to slow the spread of the virus, protect others and reduce pressure on the NHS. Regular testing, and self-isolating when needed, is essential to reduce COVID-19 transmission … Read more

With COVID-19 cases reaching record levels across the UK, there is an increasing strain on key services, including the NHS. It is important that we continually review the evidence to ensure we are balancing steps to limit the spread of the virus with the need to ensure that these services can continue. We recently advised … Read more

At this time of year many of us stop to reflect. The past two years have been hard on us all, the world as we know it changed forever. Like the vast majority of people, physical and social isolation were the biggest challenge for me. I saw very few people for months and didn’t see … Read more

This blog has been produced by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and NHS England and Improvement (NHSEI). It highlights the unequal impact of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza (flu) on people from inclusion health groups and the importance of tailoring our approach to vaccination to ensure that … Read more

Every day at 4pm  the latest coronavirus data – setting out daily cases, testing and vaccination levels, as well as deaths and hospitalisations – is published on the COVID-19 Dashboard. In addition to reporting UK and national data, the Dashboard publishes statistics at a regional, local authority and small area (Middle Super Output Area (MSOA)) … Read more

The COVID-19 vaccination programme relies on many teams, individuals and organisations, from the scientists who developed the vaccines through to the volunteers who have signed up to support the programme and the NHS staff on the front line. The success of the programme has been critical for the nation’s health security. The UKHSA has worked … Read more