Current UK Risk Level: HIGH
The risk to the UK has been raised to high (as of 13/03/2020).
As of 13 Mar, UK is in the âdelayâ phase of the governmentâs action plan to limit the spread of the virus.
Current UK Situation
- As of 9am on 13 April, 290,720 people have been tested, of whom 88,621 tested positive. As of 5pm on 12 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 11,329 have died. Full details and latest numbers are available here.
- In Suffolk we have 458 confirmed cases. However, with routine community testing discontinued, these figures will not describe the full extent of cases locally. You can view the latest UK dashboard of cases by local authority here.
- Governmentâs daily press conference (13 April 2020) â as of 9AM 14 April, transcript not available
- The foreign secretary Dominic Raab said that the country was “still not past the peak of this virus” and made clear there’ll be no change to restrictions any time soon. (the foreign secretary said in an earlier press conference that the measures will have to stay in place, until weâve got the evidence that clearly shows we have moved beyond the peak)
- Press conference slides with the latest data from COBR coronavirus fact file (transport use, new cases, hospital admissions, deaths) and datasets available here.
- View past press conferences on YouTube.
- Chancellor provides over £14 billion for our NHS and vital public services
- Home Secretary outlines support for domestic abuse victims
- UK-wide plan announced to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) gets to where it is needed most
- Up to £8 million in funding for adoptive families to meet needs arising from coronavirus outbreak
- NHS England: Almost 5,000 former staff are now back on the NHS front line after coming out of retirement to support the coronavirus effort.
- NHS England: New NHS Nightingale hospitals will be opened in Sunderland and Exeter to provide extra beds for patients with coronavirus symptoms if they are needed in the weeks ahead.
Suffolk
COVID-19 Emotional Wellbeing information Hub: A new information Hub, containing resources to support emotional wellbeing and mental health has been launched. COVID-19 is creating many pressures on individuals, employees and families. With the current and ongoing government measures urging people to stay at home, it is increasingly clear that peopleâs mental health and emotional wellbeing is of paramount importance. The Information Hub brings together guidance, tips and support in one place on the Healthy Suffolk website and can be accessed at: www.healthysuffolk.org.uk/COVIDHub This page will be continually reviewed and updated as the situation unfolds and more information becomes available.
PPE Scam: Suffolk Trading Standards have been alerted by the care sector to calls from scammers claiming to be genuine suppliers of PPE. Staff noted follow up emails displayed a number of differences in those usually seen and that it was a scam. Any scams should be reported to Suffolk Trading Standards via 0808 223 1133.
Highways update: Councillor Andrew Reid has written about how Suffolk Highways are working to keep the county safe and accessible during this challenging time. Read the article here; https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/council-news/show/column-by-andrew-reid-suffolk-county-councils-cabinet-member
Community response group resources: Based on questions and their experiences the Community Action Suffolk volunteering team has come up with six priority areas to guide COVID-19 Community Response Group in your work, with accompanying information. For more information visit https://www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/community/
Primary School National Offer Day: Primary School National Offer Day is going ahead as usual on Thursday 16 April 2020. Information on primary school places can be found here; https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-places/apply-for-a-primary-school-place-20202021/
Useful Websites (any new guidance is in RED)
The existing guidance is being updated extremely regularly (and in some cases daily) so please check any guidance relevant to your area to ensure that you are accessing the most up to date version. I will only be able to highlight new published and some other key published guidance in this bulletin.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): personal protective equipment (PPE) hub |
health and social care and other non-health sectors |
Collection of guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE), and infection prevention and control (IPC). We are currently experiencing sustained transmission of COVID-19 across the UK. |
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): looking after people who lack mental capacity |
health and social care |
Emergency guidance for health and social care staff who are caring for, or treating, a person who lacks the relevant mental capacity. During the outbreak, the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and the safeguards provided by the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) still apply. |
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children |
Aimed at children: Information correct as of 27 March 2020 |
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Main collection of guidance for anyone in any setting |
Added COVID-19: Guidance for stepdown of infection control precautions within hospitals and discharging COVID-19 patients from hospital to home settings |
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings |
staff, parents and carers, pupils and students. |
Updated ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): school closures’ information on mental health issues, educational staff from overseas, primary school place offers for April 2020, exclusion and the governing boardâs duty to reinstate excluded pupils. |
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businesses |
Updated designation letter including additional details on which authorities are designated under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020. |
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General Public â this is the only site we should be promoting to the public for information |
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Main cover webpage for all government guidance for public & professionals alike |
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Everyone |
The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives. |
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COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection |
households with possible infection |
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Everyone |
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Everyone |
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COVID-19: guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people |
Everyone |
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All adults and children who should be shielded and their family, friends, and carers |
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COVID-19: guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing |
Everyone |
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COVID-19: guidance on supporting children and young peopleâs mental health and wellbeing |
parents and carers on looking after children or young people |
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Mental health support and advice from: |
General public, staff and carers |
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Chronic disease self- care during COVID-19: |
General public |
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non-healthcare settings |
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Public |
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businesses |
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health and care systems and providers |
updated guidance from Public Health England on PPE, including: |
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COVID-19: personal protective equipment use for non-aerosol generating procedures |
health and care professionals |
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for children’s social care services |
local authorities and their partners |
Advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) for local authorities and their partners to help support and protect vulnerable children. |
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UK households |
This leaflet has information on what everyone must do to help stop the spread of coronavirus. There is also information on spotting the symptoms, advice for vulnerable groups, and information about government support for businesses and workers. This information is available in different languages and alternative formats and can be ordered from campaign resource centre. This leaflet was prepared for distribution to UK households from 3 April 2020, and was in line with the latest guidance at that point. |
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everyone using transport or working in the transport sector during the coronavirus outbreak. |
Information for people using transport or working in the transport sector during the coronavirus outbreak, including: |
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employees, employers and businesses |
Added links to the business grant funding guidance, and the expanded retail discount guidance for local authorities. |
Global: WHO Situation Report â reports available here
- WHO RISK ASSESSMENT (Global Level) – Very High
- WHO Covid-19 Dashboard for professionals using near real time data.
- There is no evidence that the Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine (BCG) protects people against infection with COVID-19 virus. Two clinical trials addressing this question are underway, and WHO will evaluate the evidence when it is available. In the absence of evidence, WHO does not recommend BCG vaccination for the prevention of COVID-19.
Situation in Numbers WHO SitRep 84, 13 April (new since last 24hrs)
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Location |
Confirmed |
Deaths |
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Globally |
1 773 084 confirmed (76 498) |
111 652 deaths (5702) |
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European Region |
913 349 confirmed (33 243) |
77 419 deaths (3183) |
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Regions of the Americas |
610 742 confirmed (36 804) |
23 759 deaths (2228) |
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Western Pacific Region |
121 426 confirmed (1310) |
4125 deaths (67) |
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Eastern Mediterranean Region |
99 713 confirmed (3768) |
5107 deaths (164) |
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South-East Asia |
16 883 confirmed (842) |
766 deaths (38) |
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African Region |
10 259 confirmed (531) |
464 deaths (21) |