Public Health England

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Public Health England (PHE) was an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care in England which began operating on 1 April 2013 to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. Its formation came as a result of the reorganisation of the National Health Service (NHS) in England outlined in the Health and Social Care Act 2012. It took on the role of the Health Protection Agency, the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse and a number of other health bodies. It was an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care, and a distinct delivery organisation with operational autonomy.

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Coronavirus cases rising in all but two regions, says Public Health England COVID-19 cases are rising in all regions of England, except London and Yorkshire and the Humber, according to the latest weekly report from Public Health England. Sky News - Published on August 26, 2021
England's run to Euro 2020 final caused 'significant risk to public health', says COVID study England's progress to the Euro 2020 final caused a "significant risk to public health across the UK", according to scientists from Public Health England (PHE). Sky News - Published on August 20, 2021
Jabs prevent over 84,000 deaths in England - as COVID cases up in most regions and age groups Coronavirus case rates have risen in most regions of England and among almost all age groups, latest figures from Public Health England (PHE) show. Sky News - Published on August 12, 2021

Early signs Covid-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, England says There are early signs that people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 may be able to transmit the Delta variant of the virus as easily as those who have not, scientists at Public Health England.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 6, 2021
Public Health England extends its heat-health alert until Friday Public Health England (PHE) has extended its current heat-health alert until Friday amid the hottest temperatures of the year so far. Sky News - Published on July 20, 2021
Two AstraZeneca jabs give 94% protection against death for over-65s, says PHE Two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine give an estimated 94% protection against dying with coronavirus in over-65s and 92% for those aged 40 to 64, according to Public Health England (PHE). Sky News - Published on July 1, 2021

UK reported 35,204 cases of Delta variant in a week, Public Health England says The UK has reported 35,204 new cases of the Delta COVID variant in the latest week - a 46% increase. Sky News - Published on June 25, 2021
Schools and universities most common places for COVID outbreaks in England Schools and universities are the most common setting for COVID-19 outbreaks, according to the latest report from Public Health England (PHE). Sky News - Published on June 18, 2021
Almost all of UK's COVID cases are Delta variant, says PHE The Delta variant now accounts for almost all of the UK's coronavirus cases, according to Public Health England. Sky News - Published on June 18, 2021
25 COVID variants being monitored - and without restrictions Delta variant could push R to 7, PHE chief says There are 25 coronavirus variants "under monitoring", Public Health England's strategic COVID-19 response director has told MPs. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2021

Delta variant 60% more transmissible than Alpha and more resistant to vaccines The Delta (Indian) variant is about 60% more transmissible than the Alpha (Kent) variant and vaccines are less effective against it, Public Health England has said. Sky News - Published on June 11, 2021
Delta variant now makes up 91% of new UK infections - as cases rise 'rapidly' The Delta variant now makes up 91% of new UK coronavirus cases, the health secretary has said, amid a warning from Public Health England that infections are rising "rapidly". Sky News - Published on June 10, 2021
Indian variant cases recorded in UK rise to 3,424 There are now 3,424 cases of the Indian variant in the UK, according to the latest figures from Public Health England. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2021	UK's Indian COVID variant cases more than double in a week Cases of the Indian coronavirus variant in the UK have more than doubled in the past week, according to figures from Public Health England (PHE). Sky News - Published on May 13, 2021
India, UK variants equally transmissible, finds study Public Health England, the executive agency of the UK department of health, has equated the novel coronavirus sub-lineage, B.1.617.2 of Indian variant or double mutant B.1.617, with the UK strain.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2021	India COVID strain declared 'variant of concern' in England A coronavirus strain first detected in India has been declared a "variant of concern" by Public Health England, amid fears it is spreading more quickly than others. Sky News - Published on May 7, 2021
COVID rates in England continue to fall across most regions and ages - apart from 5 to 9s Rates of COVID-19 continued to decrease in England during the last week of April, according to the latest surveillance report from Public Health England (PHE). Sky News - Published on May 6, 2021