Fertility services will be allowed to reopen after treatment was stopped due to coronavirus, bringing hope to couples trying for a baby, the Health Secretary has confirmed. Fertility services were temporarily suspended on March 23 2020 in response to the coronavirus lockdown. Mr Hancock said: 'Now that we are past the peak, I am delighted to announce the restoration of fertility services. 'People who are relying on fertility treatment have been worried during these unprecedented times not knowing when they could continue their journey to start a family.' Sally Cheshire, chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, said: 'I am pleased that the HFEA has agreed fertility clinics can apply to reopen from May 11.

Source: Daily Mail May 01, 2020 17:36 UTC