Covid-19 Update

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Infections in Leicester remain stubbornly high despite lockdown. What additional steps will be taken to address this? Will there be more door-to-door testing and workplace inspections?

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How will faith groups and community leaders be involved in driving up vaccination rates among hesitant communities?

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What measures are being taken to combat misinformation about vaccines in online communities?

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The MP thanked the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement. He raised concerns over the lack of tougher border controls during a spike in cases caused by the UK's own home-grown new infectious variant, and questioned the absence of contact details collected during testing processes which led to 22 billion pounds allocated to this system seemingly vanishing into thin air. Jon also asked about estimates for unidentified cases of the South African variant, assurance that lockdown easing will be data-driven, measures to support areas with stubbornly high infection rates, steps to increase vaccination among hesitant communities, and guarantees on increased public health allocations in the Budget.

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Congratulating on vaccine roll-out progress, Jeremy asked for clarity on how the public will know how well their local Integrated Care Systems are performing and suggested that CQC should Ofsted-rate ICSs.

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Expressing concern over the Brazilian variant potentially undermining vaccine success, Philippa questioned why hotel quarantine was agreed upon as inadequate and asked if the Government would review their policy.

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Congratulating on vaccine roll-out progress and praising the use of SureScreen tests, Pauline inquired about plans for hospitals to catch up on cancer diagnosis and care.

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Discussing the arrival of Brazil variant cases after an issue was raised with the Prime Minister, Yvette questioned why additional tests on arrival are not introduced and why international passengers can still travel without being tested.

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Inquired about the anti-vaxx propaganda in a diverse community and how to ensure people receive truthful information regardless of their background.

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Asked about why £22 billion spent on test and trace does not track every test based on a unique code.

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Welcomed the progress of vaccine roll-out and data showing effectiveness against hospitalisations and deaths.

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Asked about excess vaccines in late summer and plans to assist needy countries.

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Inquired about plans for travel certification based on vaccination status.

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Noted high vaccination rates in Lambeth but raised concerns about misinformation.

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Asked about the duration of mass vaccination programme and infrastructure planning for continued protection.

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Asked if the Government would make a precautionary adjustment or risk running NHS into the ground.

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Given that we believe in people taking responsibility for their own actions, will my right hon. Friend confirm that the refusal of a minority to accept vaccination is no reason to delay the lifting of restrictions on society as a whole?

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Given JCVI’s reasoning on priority and the importance of schools in the road map, does the Secretary of State have political will to prevent further school closures and vaccinate staff as soon as possible?

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As the 20 million milestone has been reached, can my right hon. Friend probe into outdoor transmission and its adherence in recent days?

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Given the travel through London and similar risks in England, does the Secretary of State agree that it is urgent to change policy to reduce importing further variants?

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Will my right hon. Friend confirm that we are on track to give everyone their second dose of the vaccine within 12 weeks of the first?

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Given the UK’s high mortality rate per capita compared to other major countries, how soon does the Secretary of State think we should review scientific advice?

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Does my right hon. Friend agree that this good news provides real hope for ending social distancing and other restrictions from 21 June?

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Given my concern about vaccine hesitancy in some communities, will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss outreach work and bridging gaps between different communities?

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Given my concern about covid passports and travel, will the Secretary of State clarify his stance on certification for those with certified clinical reasons why they cannot have a jab?

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Given low covid rates in Devon and all vulnerable groups due to be vaccinated by end of month, what will justify keeping constituents locked down and local businesses closed through Easter?

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Given people understand figures more than percentages, how many in England have been admitted to hospital having already had a vaccine for at least three weeks?

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The covid testing package reservation form for international travellers from red list countries into England requires proof of purchase of two covid-19 tests before they can travel on to England and Scotland. However, there is no reference to Wales on the form. Will the Secretary of State assure me that that is an oversight that will be remedied immediately and that international travellers from England continuing on to Wales are indeed required to comply with the testing and quarantine rules?

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The road map contains a chapter on building resilience to future pandemics. Can we ensure that the global network of zoonotic research hubs builds on the work of experienced virus hunters already out there such as the Global Health Network who have years of experience searching for unseen viruses that leap from animals to humans?

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Will the Secretary of State give the maximum encouragement to the Scottish Government to ensure that businesses in Scotland get vaccinated as fast as possible?

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Is my right hon. Friend planning any hard-hitting public information campaigns to encourage younger adults to take up the vaccine?

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Given the results showing that even one vaccination dose reduces the chance of hospital admission by 80%, will he outline the rationale for not vaccinating all workers in frontline services?

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More than 40% of the adult population in his constituency have now received a vaccination but there was an uptick in covid cases last week. What message can he send to my constituents so that we can stay on track with the road map out of lockdown?

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Over 3,000 clinically vulnerable people in cohort 6 are going to have their vaccinations cancelled in St Helens at the end of this week unless required supplies are delivered by Thursday lunchtime. Will the Secretary of State please urgently intervene?