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Matt Hancock told the House of Commons that “there is no doubt that this virus is accelerating,” at a rate similar to the current rate of Covid-19 infection.
He added: “As the medical director and chief scientific adviser said earlier in the day, we are seeing an increase in cases in all age groups.
This style is emerging throughout our UK and, this afternoon, the Prime Minister held talks with the Prime Ministers of delegated Administrations and the Deputy Prime Minister of Northern Ireland so that, as far as possible, we are united in our efforts to reduce this virus. .
“We know that lately the epidemic is doubling every seven days and that if we continue on this trajectory, we may see 50,000 cases a day until mid-October, so there is no doubt that the virus is accelerating. “
Hancock said, “Just as we are helping those who isolate themselves, we are proposing sanctions for those who do not. “
On testing and touch search, he said: “Our test capability is now at a record point of 253,521 and continues to grow.
“Today we publish our list of spaces where testing is prioritized, indicating how we will map tests where they are most needed.
“First in acute clinical care, time to protect others in nursing homes, third NHS staff, adding general doctors and pharmacists, fourth goal of controls for surveillance and epidemic control studies, fifth control of teachers with symptoms so that we can remain schools and openArray study rooms and then to the general public when they have symptoms , giving priority to those of spaces where the incidence is high ».
He added: “The formula is based on other people who are tested if and only if they have symptoms of coronavirus or if they have been asked in particular by a fitness professional. “
Matt Hancock said he hoped that a care exemption would provide “clarity and comfort” to those living with local restrictions.
He told the House of Commons: “I have heard considerations about the effect of local action on child care arrangements. For many, informal childcare services are a lifeguard, without which they would not be able to do their job.
“I am in a position to announce today a new exemption for the care of young people under the age of 14 or vulnerable adults when it is mandatory for care. “
“This covers formal and casual arrangements. This does not allow game dates or parties, but it does mean that a constant relationship of childcare is allowed, important to move to work.
He added: “I hope this update will provide clarity and convenience to many other people living with those local restrictions. “