Boris Johnson will lead a press conference today.
A coronavirus update is set to take place on Tuesday 14th September (tomorrow), with Boris Johnson expected to lead the televised conference.
Ahead of the briefing, the Prime Minister will unveil the Government’s COVID winter plan in the House of Commons. The plan will outline how the Government plans to tackle the ongoing pandemic in the coming months.
It is expected there will be a part repeal of the Coronavirus Act, the legislation that has allowed for the introduction and maintenance of COVID restrictions.
As cases continue to rise in the UK, many have wondered whether another lockdown will be enforced this winter. The Prime Minister is expected to resist another lockdown this winter, focusing on vaccination roll-out instead.
Here’s everything you need to know when it comes to watching the briefing.
What time is Boris Johnson’s announcement today?
Boris Johnson will address the nation tomorrow, Tuesday 14th September, though a specific time has not been confirmed. We will update this page as soon as the time is announced.
The Prime Minister is expected to speak in the House of Commons before he addresses the nation in a televised press conference.
In the past, COVID-related addresses have usually taken place at around 5pm.
Until the end of June 2020, the government had been holding daily COVID-19 briefings from Downing Street, but in the time since it has only been addressing the public when there has been significant new information to report.
Where can I watch Boris Johnson’s announcement today?
Boris Johnson will deliver a COVID-19 briefing tomorrow (14th September) at a time to be determined, with viewers able to watch the conference live on BBC News and Sky News.
You can also tune in via BBC iPlayer and Sky News on Youtube.
Who is leading today’s coronavirus briefing?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to lead tomorrow’s coronavirus update from Downing Street.
In previous instances, conferences have been led by the likes of Grant Shapps, Matt Hancock and Rishi Sunak, with Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Jonathan Van Tam, NHS Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens, England’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance in supporting roles.
Government figures have also been joined by other medical and science experts including NHS England’s regional medical director for London Dr Vin Diwakar.
What will be included in today’s announcement?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil the Government’s coronavirus winter plan on Tuesday 14th September, after he speaks at the House of Commons.
Johnson is expected to resist another winter lockdown, focusing instead on vaccine roll-out and offering further clarification on vaccine passports and booster jabs.
The Prime Minister is also expected to repeal sections of the Coronavirus Act following completion of the roadmap out of lockdown in summer.
Will Boris Johnson be at the coronavirus briefing?
Yes, Boris Johnson will be leading tomorrow’s coronavirus briefing.
Johnson has led several press briefings in recent months, which have been used to declare crucial information, such as the announcement of the third national lockdown and updates on the UK’s vaccination programme.
Other ministers who have led briefings in the past include former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Home Secretary Priti Patel.
Has Boris Johnson had coronavirus?
Johnson announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday 27th March 2020 via a video on his Twitter account.
Nine days later he was admitted into hospital and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab deputised in his absence.
Johnson was discharged on Sunday 12th April and returned to work on the week commencing 27th April.
In November 2020, he underwent another period of self-isolation after coming into contact with someone who tested positive.
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