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Genomics study launched into patients infected with coronavirus

Thousands of severely ill patients infected with coronavirus will have their genetic code studied, following a new study launched. A partnership between Genomics England and the GenOMICC consortium, Illumina and the NHS will study a person’s genetic code to help scientists understand whether a person’s genetics influences how susceptible they […]

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DHSC launches app for social care workers

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new app for social care workers, providing support through the coronavirus pandemic. The app updates care workers with information on COVID-19 and provides access to guidance, learning resources, mental health support, discounts and other benefits. The Care Workforce app, developed with NHSX […]

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NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app source code published

NHSX has published the source code of the NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app. The app is currently only available for download on the Isle of Wight, with over 40,000 residents at time of writing having downloaded the app.  The pilot is said to inform how the app might be rolled out further, and […]