Changing the COVID-19 Case Definition
To adapt to the changing picture on COVID-19 reinfections, UKHSA has changed the case definition for COVID-19. This blog explains how we have done this and why.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Reporting the vital statistics - how data management has been central to the handling of the pandemic
Over the last two years the COVID-19 Dashboard has played a central role in managing the pandemic. This blog looks at the evolution of the dashboard, how the data features in our daily lives and why transparency is so important.
5 things to know about recent changes to testing
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.
Using lateral flow tests to reduce the self-isolation period
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.
Reflecting on a year responding to COVID-19
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 …
Long read: winter vaccination for inclusion health groups
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 …
Staying safe over the festive period
Christmas and New Year are special times when people come together. This blog looks at ways we can stay safe over the festive period.
How UKHSA's COVID-19 Dashboard worked during the pandemic
This post was published in 2021 and refers to the COVID-19 Dashboard UKHSA published at that time. The information is now of historic interest only. The current UKHSA Data Dashboard can be found here. Every day at 4pm the latest …
COVID-19 vaccination programme: development, distribution, data
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 …
Investigating Omicron: what UKHSA is doing now
Last month, a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 infection named Omicron was identified and countries around the world are taking action to identify cases and outbreaks and control the spread while we learn more. All viruses naturally …