Jon Ashworth

Matt Hancock: Contact tracing is working

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Viruses, Zoonoses, In Saudi Arabia, Coronaviridae, Animal virology, Coronavirus, Jon Ashworth, Contact tracing, Middle East respiratory syndrome

Health Secretary, Matt Hancock answered an urgent question from the Shadow Health Secretary, Jon Ashworth oncoronavirus and the Government's response to the virus.

Key Points: 
  • Health Secretary, Matt Hancock answered an urgent question from the Shadow Health Secretary, Jon Ashworth oncoronavirus and the Government's response to the virus.
  • "209 patients are currently in mechanical ventilator beds with coronavirus, down from 3,300 at the peak.
  • He went on to talk about Leicester's local lockdown, saying:
    Mr Hancock told the House that "in reopening hospitality" the Government has "introduced contact tracing for customers".
  • He said that the "system is working" after three pubs have used the contact tracing system to close down and deep-clean after customers had tested positive for coronavirus.

Matt Hancock: Contact tracing is working

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Viruses, Zoonoses, In Saudi Arabia, Coronaviridae, Animal virology, Coronavirus, Jon Ashworth, Contact tracing, Middle East respiratory syndrome

Health Secretary, Matt Hancock answered an urgent question from the Shadow Health Secretary, Jon Ashworth oncoronavirus and the Government's response to the virus.

Key Points: 
  • Health Secretary, Matt Hancock answered an urgent question from the Shadow Health Secretary, Jon Ashworth oncoronavirus and the Government's response to the virus.
  • "209 patients are currently in mechanical ventilator beds with coronavirus, down from 3,300 at the peak.
  • He went on to talk about Leicester's local lockdown, saying:
    Mr Hancock told the House that "in reopening hospitality" the Government has "introduced contact tracing for customers".
  • He said that the "system is working" after three pubs have used the contact tracing system to close down and deep-clean after customers had tested positive for coronavirus.

Health Secretary makes statement on Covid-19

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Viruses, Coronaviridae, Animal virology, British MPs, Coronavirus, Jon Ashworth, Matt Hancock

Health Secretary, Matt Hancock updated the House on local action to tackle coronavirus.

Key Points: 
  • Health Secretary, Matt Hancock updated the House on local action to tackle coronavirus.
  • Health Secretary, Matt Hancock told the House that the coronavirus isnow in decline at a national level with the number of positive new cases below a thousand a day, and the number of recorded deaths yesterday was 25.
  • Shadow Health Secretary, Jonathan Ashworth responded to the statement.
  • He asked the Health Secretary: Doesnt he agree that if we are as a nation to ease from lockdown smoothly, then those areas that do see flare ups will need greater response?

Health Secretary makes statement on Covid-19

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Viruses, Coronaviridae, Animal virology, British MPs, Coronavirus, Jon Ashworth, Matt Hancock

Health Secretary, Matt Hancock updated the House on local action to tackle coronavirus.

Key Points: 
  • Health Secretary, Matt Hancock updated the House on local action to tackle coronavirus.
  • Health Secretary, Matt Hancock told the House that the coronavirus isnow in decline at a national level with the number of positive new cases below a thousand a day, and the number of recorded deaths yesterday was 25.
  • Shadow Health Secretary, Jonathan Ashworth responded to the statement.
  • He asked the Health Secretary: Doesnt he agree that if we are as a nation to ease from lockdown smoothly, then those areas that do see flare ups will need greater response?

Shadow Health Secretary questions ministers on Government's coronavirus response

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Official Opposition, Jon Ashworth, National Health Service, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom

Today, Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth askedMatt Hancock an urgent question on the UK's plans to tackle Covid-19.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth askedMatt Hancock an urgent question on the UK's plans to tackle Covid-19.
  • Shadow Minister Jonathan Ashworth asked for an update on the Government's strategy to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Jonathan Ashworth , the Shadow Health Secretary, said that although clapping and campaigns for medals forkeyworkers were welcome, the focus should be on "fair pay, mental health support and access to personal protective equipment (PPE)".
  • He highlighted the lack of protective gowns and the health surcharge international NHS staff have to pay to use health services.

Shadow Health Secretary questions ministers on Government's coronavirus response

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Official Opposition, Jon Ashworth, National Health Service, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom

Today, Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth askedMatt Hancock an urgent question on the UK's plans to tackle Covid-19.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth askedMatt Hancock an urgent question on the UK's plans to tackle Covid-19.
  • Shadow Minister Jonathan Ashworth asked for an update on the Government's strategy to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Jonathan Ashworth , the Shadow Health Secretary, said that although clapping and campaigns for medals forkeyworkers were welcome, the focus should be on "fair pay, mental health support and access to personal protective equipment (PPE)".
  • He highlighted the lack of protective gowns and the health surcharge international NHS staff have to pay to use health services.

Shadow Health Secretary questions Ministers on UK Coronavirus preparations

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Jon Ashworth, National Health Service, Coronavirus, NHS Scotland, British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Decades

With news ofa growing number of coronavirus cases in the UK, John Ashworth MP asked the Health Secretary an urgent question about the Government's plans to tackle the outbreak.

Key Points: 
  • With news ofa growing number of coronavirus cases in the UK, John Ashworth MP asked the Health Secretary an urgent question about the Government's plans to tackle the outbreak.
  • Latest reports show that 319 people have now been diagnosed with coronavirus (also known as Covid-19) in the UK, with the illness responsible for four deaths.
  • The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock told the House that the outbreak "continues to advance around the world", but said that the NHS was "well prepared" to deal with it.
  • Jonathan Ashworth MP : "more resources for the NHS, not just rhetoric"
    Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Secretary of State for Health Jonathan Ashworth said that the NHS is short of 100,000 staff andfacing a shortage ofcritical care beds.

Shadow Health Secretary questions Ministers on UK Coronavirus preparations

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Jon Ashworth, National Health Service, Coronavirus, NHS Scotland, British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Decades

With news ofa growing number of coronavirus cases in the UK, John Ashworth MP asked the Health Secretary an urgent question about the Government's plans to tackle the outbreak.

Key Points: 
  • With news ofa growing number of coronavirus cases in the UK, John Ashworth MP asked the Health Secretary an urgent question about the Government's plans to tackle the outbreak.
  • Latest reports show that 319 people have now been diagnosed with coronavirus (also known as Covid-19) in the UK, with the illness responsible for four deaths.
  • The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock told the House that the outbreak "continues to advance around the world", but said that the NHS was "well prepared" to deal with it.
  • Jonathan Ashworth MP : "more resources for the NHS, not just rhetoric"
    Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Secretary of State for Health Jonathan Ashworth said that the NHS is short of 100,000 staff andfacing a shortage ofcritical care beds.

Shadow Health Secretary questions Ministers on UK Coronavirus Preparations

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Jon Ashworth, National Health Service, Coronavirus, NHS Scotland, British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Decades

With news ofa growing number of coronavirus cases in the UK, John Ashworth MP asked the Health Secretary an urgent question about the Government's plans to tackle the outbreak.

Key Points: 
  • With news ofa growing number of coronavirus cases in the UK, John Ashworth MP asked the Health Secretary an urgent question about the Government's plans to tackle the outbreak.
  • Latest reports show that 319 people have now been diagnosed with coronavirus (also known as Covid-19) in the UK, with the illness responsible for four deaths.
  • The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock told the House that the outbreak "continues to advance around the world", but said that the NHS was "well prepared" to deal with it.
  • Jonathan Ashworth MP : "more resources for the NHS, not just rhetoric"
    Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Jonathan Ashworth said that the NHS is short of 100,000 staff andfacing a shortage ofcritical care beds.

Shadow Health Secretary questions Ministers on UK Coronavirus Preparations

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Jon Ashworth, National Health Service, Coronavirus, NHS Scotland, British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Decades

With news ofa growing number of coronavirus cases in the UK, John Ashworth MP asked the Health Secretary an urgent question about the Government's plans to tackle the outbreak.

Key Points: 
  • With news ofa growing number of coronavirus cases in the UK, John Ashworth MP asked the Health Secretary an urgent question about the Government's plans to tackle the outbreak.
  • Latest reports show that 319 people have now been diagnosed with coronavirus (also known as Covid-19) in the UK, with the illness responsible for four deaths.
  • The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock told the House that the outbreak "continues to advance around the world", but said that the NHS was "well prepared" to deal with it.
  • Jonathan Ashworth MP : "more resources for the NHS, not just rhetoric"
    Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Jonathan Ashworth said that the NHS is short of 100,000 staff andfacing a shortage ofcritical care beds.