UK Health Security Agency will launch on 1 April
The Agency, led by England's deputy chief medical officer, will bring together Public Health England, NHS Test and Trace and the Joint Biosecurity Centre. The primary focus in its initial phase of operation will be the continued fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
Source:
Department of Health and Social Care
SPS commentary:
A policy paper sets out more detail on the government’s plans for protecting and securing the public’s health.