MP says people must obey rules The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has warned that the country is facing our most serious moment yet in the coronavirus pandemic. The NHS is operating under enormous pressure, and if the virus spreads on its current trajectory many hospitals will be in great difficulties. NHS staff...
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John Baron MP highlights coronavirus restrictions
MP welcomes vaccination programme acceleration Following the emergence of the new coronavirus variant, which is between 50% – 70% more transmissible than previous strains – MPs, including John Baron MP, voted last night to impose new restrictions. People should not leave their homes unless for the limited permitted reasons, and should work from home...
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John Baron MP highlights weekly testing in schools
MP says this will help identify asymptomatic infections The Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP, has announced that every secondary school and college in England, as well as special schools and alternative provision, will have access to rapid coronavirus testing from January. Following the success of pilot schemes, all staff...
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John Baron MP highlights Test & Trace Support Payment Scheme
MP: People may be entitled to £500 support payment If you are asked to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, which is a legal obligation, and are on a low income, unable to work from home and will lose income as a result, you may be entitled to a payment of £500 under the...
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John Baron MP welcomes £600 million to upgrade hospitals
MP highlights funding for local hospitals The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, has announced that £600 million has been allocated to upgrade and refurbish hospitals across England. This will be used to tackle critical maintenance work, refurbish wards, install brand-new electrics, improve fire safety and upgrade...
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John Baron MP welcomes start of local vaccinations
MP encourages everyone to get vaccine when contacted The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) began its local vaccination programme against the coronavirus this morning. People aged 80 and over, as well as care home workers and NHS workers at higher risk, will be first to receive the jab. The Joint Committee...
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John Baron welcomes coronavirus vaccine approval
MP encourages everyone to get vaccinated This morning it was announced that Britain has become the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine. This is the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine, which offers up to 95% protection against covid-19, and the UK has already ordered 40 million doses of this jab, enough to vaccinate...
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John Baron MP welcomes additional £3 billion for NHS
MP looks forward to Spending Review In advance of the Spending Review on Wednesday, the Chancellor has announced that the NHS will receive an extra £3 billion to help address backlogs caused by the coronavirus pandemic by funding delayed scans, checks and operations. The Chancellor also announced that the Spending Review will concentrate on...
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John Baron MP welcomes vaccine announcement
MP urges people to respect coronavirus measures Yesterday came the good news that one of the main coronavirus vaccine contenders, the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, has been found to be 90% effective at protecting people against the virus. These findings will be subjected to peer-review and medical regulators worldwide, including in the UK, will study the...
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John Baron MP welcomes biggest hospital building programme for a generation
MP says Government will ensure NHS receives what it needs Following through on the Conservative General Election Manifesto, the Prime Minister has confirmed the 40 hospitals which will be built by 2030, backed by £3.7 billion, with bids invited for eight further new schemes. This follows on from delivering the largest cast boost in...
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