Counting how many people have sadly died with COVID-19 is not straightforward. In this blog we look at how the measure of excess deaths can provide arguably the most comprehensive overview of the impact of the pandemic.
All viruses naturally mutate over time, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, is no exception. We've seen variants emerge in South East England, and variants first seen in South Africa, Brazil and Japan.
Find out what we know so far about the new COVID-19 variants.
Right now, COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out at pace across the UK. In this blog we answer some of the most common questions about the vaccines.
Ethnicity continues to be a major factor in the health outcomes of communities during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out about the work being undertaken in the capital to tackle the issues faced by Londoners from the worst affected communities and areas.
Dr Yvonne Doyle, Medical Director at Public Health England, pays tribute to the hard work of the nation’s Public Health professionals during the pandemic.
