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Government response: Ibuprofen use and Coronavirus (COVID-19) There is currently no strong evidence that ibuprofen can make coronavirus (COVID-19) worse.
News story: Crucial medicines protected for coronavirus (COVID-19) patients More than 80 medicines used to treat patients in intensive care units have been banned from parallel export from the UK.
Press release: Online isolation notes launched - providing proof of coronavirus absence from work People unable to work for more than seven days because of coronavirus (COVID-19) can obtain an isolation note through a new online service.
Guidance: Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the drivers’ hours rules: delivery of essential items to consumers Temporary relaxation of the EU drivers’ hours rules for drivers making essential deliveries to consumers' homes.
News story: £2.9 billion funding to strengthen care for the vulnerable The funding will help patients who no longer need urgent hospital treatment to return home, making at least 15,000 beds available
Detailed guide: Managing potential supply issues with medicines during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Marketing authorisation holders (MAHs) need to provide the MHRA with information about any supply issues they are experiencing, as a result
Detailed guide: Clinical trials applications for Coronavirus (COVID-19) The MHRA is ready to prioritise and provide any assistance for clinical trials applications submitted for COVID-19
News story: Military stands up COVID Support Force The Defence Secretary announces new measures to put service personnel and Reservists on standby to support public services in response to th
Guidance: COVID-19: ethical framework for adult social care A framework to support the planning and organisation of adult social care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Press release: Government agrees measures with energy industry to support vulnerable people through COVID-19 Proposals agreed to ensure vulnerable customers who may fall into debt remain supplied with energy while in self isolation.